Purpose

This bill provides funding from the state budget to support the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program. It creates a specific appropriation for this purpose.

Main provisions

• Amounts: $75,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $75,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Source: The general fund.
• Recipient: The commissioner of agriculture.
• Use of funds: For grants to the Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation.
• Purpose of grants: To support the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program.
• Timing: The funds are designated for two upcoming fiscal years (2026 and 2027).

Significance and changes to current law

• This bill establishes a new state appropriation specifically designated to support the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program.
• Funds flow from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture and are awarded as grants to the Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation.
• The bill does not describe other policy changes; it focuses on adding funding and the grant mechanism for the program.

Implementation notes

• The appropriation is explicitly tied to two fiscal years (2026 and 2027).
• The grant recipient is the Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation, acting to support the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program.

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Relevant Terms general fund appropriation commissioner of agriculture grants Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program fiscal year 2026 fiscal year 2027