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This bill establishes a plant-based foods production training pilot program administered by the Minnesota Commissioner of Higher Education, which will provide grants to secondary career and technical education programs and higher education institutions to support instruction in plant-based food production. The program will prioritize institutions that collaborate with local plant-based food producers and can use grants to cover expenses such as purchasing equipment for plant-based food production, renovating facilities to accommodate production, and training faculty in plant-based food production fundamentals. The bill includes a one-time appropriation of $500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026, with funds available until June 30, 2027, to support the implementation of this pilot program. The goal appears to be supporting education and workforce development in the emerging plant-based food production sector by providing educational institutions with resources to develop relevant training programs and infrastructure.

Education

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