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This bill requires the commissioner of agriculture to prepare a comprehensive report on agricultural land trends in Minnesota, with a specific appropriation of funds for fiscal year 2026. The report will focus on agricultural land, defined as property classified as class 2a agricultural land or class 2b rural vacant land, and must include three key components: detailed information about agricultural land sales (including sale prices, acres sold, buyer types, and financing methods), insights into agricultural land use across different regions, and legislative recommendations to ensure agricultural land remains accessible to farmers. The commissioner may collaborate with external experts and other state agencies like the Department of Revenue and University of Minnesota Extension to develop the report. The bill mandates that the report be submitted by January 1, 2027, to legislative committee chairs, and importantly, ensures that no personally identifiable information will be revealed. The appropriation is one-time, with any unspent funds available in fiscal year 2027, and the report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Minnesota's agricultural land landscape.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2431&ssn=0&y=2025