Bill > SF1178

This bill transfers and appropriates $11,102,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer (AGREETT) account, which supports various agricultural research and education initiatives. The funding is allocated across several specific programs, including: $600,000 for the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station's rapid response fund; up to $1,000,000 for research on turkey-related diseases; $3,000,000 in grants to the Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council (MAELC) with a focus on farm business management and prioritizing expertise in farm transition planning and rural mental health; $350,000 for potato breeding; $802,000 to support the Forever Green Initiative aimed at developing sustainable agricultural practices; $200,000 for wild rice research; and $250,000 for a cultivated wild rice selection project. The bill requires the University of Minnesota to submit an annual report detailing the use of funds and achievements. The base funding of $11,102,000 is established for fiscal year 2028 and subsequent years, ensuring ongoing support for these agricultural research and education programs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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