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This bill establishes a local food purchasing assistance grant program administered by the commissioner of agriculture, designed to help procure and distribute food to communities with limited access. The program will award grants to a wide range of eligible applicants, including nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, businesses, agricultural cooperatives, and educational institutions. When selecting grantees, the commissioner will prioritize applicants who: (1) source 100 percent of their food from Minnesota, (2) obtain at least 70 percent of food from farmers experiencing limited land or market access, and (3) distribute food at no cost to communities in food deserts or low-income areas with vulnerable populations like the elderly or people with disabilities. The bill appropriates an unspecified amount of funding from the general fund for this program in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, allocating money to support local food procurement and distribution efforts that aim to improve food access and support Minnesota farmers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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