Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program, which undertakes initiatives and projects benefiting agriculture and rural communities in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $75,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $75,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• Recipient of Funds: The funds are to be directed to the commissioner of agriculture, who will then issue grants to the Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation.
• Program Support: The purpose of these grants is to support the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program, which helps develop leadership skills among individuals in agriculture-based communities.

Significant Changes

• New Appropriation: This bill represents a new allocation of state financial resources specifically targeted toward bolstering leadership development in rural and agricultural sectors of Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

agriculture funding, rural leadership, state appropriation, Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation, Minnesota Department of Agriculture