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This bill provides funding and establishes reporting requirements for agriculture-related business assistance through GreenSeam, a regional economic development organization. Specifically, the bill appropriates $200,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for grants to GreenSeam. These grants are intended to support agriculture-related businesses by helping with business retention, development, creation, talent attraction, and regional branding and promotion. The appropriations are designated as one-time funds. Additionally, the bill requires GreenSeam to submit detailed reports by December 1st of 2026 and 2027 to the chairs and ranking minority members of legislative committees overseeing agriculture and rural development. These reports must include information about new and existing businesses supported, jobs developed in the region, educational partnerships established, and regional branding efforts undertaken.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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