Purpose

• The bill provides funding for the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center, Farmamerica, by appropriating money from the general fund and directing it through the Minnesota Historical Society.

Main Provisions

• Section 1: Appropriations
  • Allocates $215,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $215,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund.
  • These funds are designated as grants to the Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center, Farmamerica.
  • The Minnesota Historical Society is the recipient of the funds and administers the grants to Farmamerica.

Significance / Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes or continues annual funding specifically for Farmamerica through grants administered by the Minnesota Historical Society.
• No other changes to law are specified in the provided text; the bill focuses on funding rather than new programs or policy requirements.

How it would work in practice

• Each year (2026 and 2027), the state would set aside $215,000 from the general fund.
• The Minnesota Historical Society would disburse these funds as grants to Farmamerica to support its operations or programs.

Potential implications

• Farmamerica would have guaranteed annual funding for those two years, potentially supporting staffing, exhibits, and events.
• The grant comes from the general fund, indicating a direct state investment in Farmamerica via the historical society.

Relevant Terms - general fund - grants - Minnesota Historical Society - Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center - Farmamerica - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - appropriation