HF4191

Purpose

To provide funding from the state general fund to hire a new staff position within the University of Minnesota Extension to support the farmerlender mediation program, as authorized under Minnesota Statutes chapter 583.

Main Provisions

• Amount and timing: $150,000 appropriated in fiscal year 2027.
• Source: General Fund.
• Recipient: Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.
• Position created: One new University of Minnesota Extension full-time equivalent (FTE) staff position.
• Purpose of the position: To support the farmerlender mediation program.
• Legal basis: The work is tied to Minnesota Statutes chapter 583.

Significance and Changes to Existing Law

• What changes: The bill provides funding to hire a new Extension staff member; it does not explicitly change statutory language but funds the farmerlender mediation effort.
• Effect on programs: Strengthens University of Minnesota Extension’s capacity to support the farmerlender mediation program, potentially improving mediation services between farmers and lenders.
• Scope: Limited to a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2027 (no ongoing funding specified in the text provided).

Practical Impact (at a glance)

• A new Extension staff position dedicated to farmerlender mediation will be funded.
• The program continues under Minnesota Statutes chapter 583 with added state support for an Extension-based role.

Relevant Terms farmerlender mediation University of Minnesota Extension full-time equivalent (FTE) Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota general fund Minnesota Statutes chapter 583 fiscal year 2027 appropriation higher education