This bill appropriates funds to support mental health outreach and farm safety initiatives within the agricultural community in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $100,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture. The funding is designated for mental health outreach and support services for farmers, ranchers, and others involved in agriculture, as well as for farm safety grant and outreach programs.
The mental health outreach efforts may include the establishment of a 24-hour hotline, initiatives aimed at reducing stigma, and educational programs. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any unencumbered balance of the appropriated funds will not cancel at the end of fiscal year 2026, allowing the funds to remain available until June 30, 2027.