This bill appropriates a total of $2.5 million from the general fund for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support the development of meat, poultry, egg, and milk processing facilities in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $1,250,000 for each fiscal year to the commissioner of agriculture, who will provide grants aimed at facilitating the start-up, modernization, or expansion of these processing facilities. The grants are capped at $200,000 each and are part of the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 41A.12.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unencumbered balance remaining at the end of fiscal year 2027 will not expire until June 30, 2028, allowing for flexibility in the use of these funds for related purposes. This legislative effort aims to enhance the agricultural processing sector in Minnesota, thereby supporting local farmers and improving the state's food supply chain.