Bill > HF1517

This bill provides $2.5 million in state funding to the Minnesota Black Farmers Association to purchase advanced farming equipment specifically for a cooperative of Black veteran farmers. The grant, which will be allocated from the general fund in fiscal year 2026, is intended to support the purchase of modern agricultural machinery such as skid steers and John Deere tractors with attachments. The bill directs the commissioner of agriculture to award the grant directly to the Minnesota Black Farmers Association, with the explicit purpose of helping Black veteran farmers acquire high-quality, contemporary farming equipment that can potentially improve their agricultural productivity and economic opportunities. This targeted funding appears designed to address historical inequities in agricultural support and provide resources to a specific group of farmers who may have faced barriers to accessing advanced farming technology.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1517&ssn=0&y=2025