This bill establishes a comprehensive budget for various agricultural entities in Minnesota, including the Department of Agriculture and the Board of Animal Health, with appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It allocates funding for programs such as soil health assistance, livestock compensation, and meat inspection services, while introducing new funding for climate-related initiatives, mental health outreach for the agricultural community, and urban agriculture development. The bill also modifies existing provisions related to livestock marketing and food handler licensing, ensuring that funds are used effectively and transparently.

Additionally, the bill outlines specific appropriations, including $16,557,000 for the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program, and $1,000,000 annually for farm down payment assistance grants. It emphasizes the importance of reporting on the use of funds and outcomes of funded programs, while also establishing new regulations for seed potato certification and food handling licensing. The bill aims to enhance agricultural productivity, support local food systems, and improve the economic viability of Minnesota's farming community through targeted financial assistance and infrastructure improvements.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 17.1017, 17.1018, 17.117, 17.118, 17.133, 18B.26, 18J.01, 18J.02, 18J.03, 18J.04, 18J.05, 18J.06, 18J.07, 18J.09, 21.111, 21.112, 21.113, 21.115, 21.117, 21.119, 21.1195, 21.1196, 21.891, 28A.03, 28A.04, 28A.05, 28A.06, 28A.07, 28A.0753, 28A.08, 28A.085, 28A.14, 28A.17, 32D.01, 41B.039, 41B.04, 41B.042, 41B.043, 41B.045, 41B.047, 41B.056, 41B.057, 223.17, 232.22
1st Engrossment: 17.1017, 17.1018, 17.117, 17.118, 17.133, 18B.26, 18C.111, 25.391, 32D.01, 35.155, 41A.09, 41A.16, 41A.30, 41B.039, 41B.0391, 41B.04, 41B.042, 41B.043, 41B.045, 41B.047, 41B.056, 41B.057, 223.17, 232.22, 239.761, 296A.01, 239.77, 17A.03, 17A.04, 17A.06, 17A.07, 17A.08, 17A.15, 18J.01, 18J.02, 18J.03, 18J.04, 18J.05, 18J.06, 18J.07, 18J.09, 21.111, 21.112, 21.113, 21.115, 21.117, 21.119, 21.1195, 21.1196, 21.891, 28A.03, 28A.04, 28A.05, 28A.06, 28A.07, 28A.0753, 28A.08, 28A.081, 28A.085, 28A.14, 28A.151, 28A.152, 28A.17
2nd Engrossment: 17.1017, 17.1018, 17.117, 17.118, 17.133, 18B.26, 18B.37, 18C.111, 25.391, 32D.01, 35.155, 41A.09, 41A.16, 41A.30, 41B.039, 41B.0391, 41B.04, 41B.042, 41B.043, 41B.045, 41B.047, 41B.056, 41B.057, 223.17, 232.22, 239.761, 296A.01, 239.77, 17A.03, 17A.04, 17A.06, 17A.07, 17A.08, 17A.15, 18J.01, 18J.02, 18J.03, 18J.04, 18J.05, 18J.06, 18J.07, 18J.09, 21.111, 21.112, 21.113, 21.115, 21.117, 21.119, 21.1195, 21.1196, 21.891, 28A.03, 28A.04, 28A.05, 28A.06, 28A.07, 28A.0753, 28A.08, 28A.081, 28A.085, 28A.14, 28A.151, 28A.152, 28A.17