The bill proposes an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for the development of markets for continuous-living cover (CLC) crops in fiscal year 2025. This funding is intended to enhance the existing support for CLC crops, building on previous appropriations made in Laws 2023, chapter 43.
The appropriation is designated as a one-time allocation, which will remain available until June 30, 2027. This initiative aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and improve market opportunities for farmers utilizing continuous-living cover crops.