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This bill appropriates $45,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture specifically for wolf-livestock conflict prevention grants. These grants, established under Minnesota Statutes section 3.737, are designed to help farmers and ranchers mitigate conflicts between wolves and livestock. The bill allows the commissioner flexibility to use a portion of the appropriation to support nonlethal prevention work performed by federal wildlife services, which likely includes activities like implementing protective measures such as fencing, livestock guardian animals, or other strategies that help prevent wolf attacks on livestock without harming the wolves. By providing dedicated funding for these grants, the bill aims to support agricultural communities in managing wildlife interactions while promoting coexistence between wolves and livestock.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3226&ssn=0&y=2025