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This bill appropriates $500,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture, specifically to be transferred to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents. The funding is designated for a specialized agricultural preservation and research project focused on heritage seeds and grains. The project aims to evaluate, propagate, and maintain the genetic diversity of various plant species that were commercially distributed in Minnesota before 1970, including crops like flax, timothy, barley, rye, triticale, alfalfa, orchard grass, and clover. An important additional component of the bill is a commitment to protect traditional seeds brought to Minnesota by immigrant communities. The appropriation also includes support for extension and outreach programs specifically targeting small farmers and farmers who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), with the goal of preserving agricultural heritage and supporting diverse farming communities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3124&ssn=0&y=2025