Purpose

This bill provides funding to support the Northern Crops Institute by granting money through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The goal is to support research, collaboration, or activities at the Institute by allowing purchases of needed equipment.

Main Provisions

• Creates a new appropriation from Minnesota's general fund.
• Amounts: $60,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $60,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Source and recipient: Funds are appropriated to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to the Northern Crops Institute.
• Authorized use: Grants may be used to purchase equipment for the Northern Crops Institute.

Funding Details

• General fund monies are targeted for grants specifically to the Northern Crops Institute.
• The two-year authorization covers fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Adds a new funding allocation to support the Northern Crops Institute.
• The bill does not specify other changes to existing law beyond establishing this appropriation.

How the Funds Are Expected to Be Used

• The grants are allowed to be used for purchasing equipment, enabling the Institute to acquire necessary tools or machinery.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - commissioner of agriculture - grants - Northern Crops Institute - equipment - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027