The bill proposes an appropriation of funds for the Soil Health Financial Assistance Program, aimed at promoting agricultural sustainability in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates a total of $....... for fiscal year 2026 and $....... for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture. The commissioner is authorized to award up to $50,000 to a single recipient each year and may utilize up to 6.5 percent of the funds for administrative costs associated with the program.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that allow any unencumbered balance from fiscal year 2026 to carry over into fiscal year 2027, ensuring that funds are available for continued support. It also stipulates that appropriations encumbered under contract by June 30, 2027, for soil health financial assistance grants will remain available until June 30, 2029, thereby providing a longer timeframe for the utilization of these funds.