The bill establishes a plant-based foods production training pilot program under Minnesota Statutes, section 136A.247. The program, administered by the commissioner of higher education, aims to award grants to secondary career and technical education programs and institutions of higher education to provide instruction in plant-based food production. Priority will be given to institutions that collaborate with local producers of plant-based foods. The grants can be utilized for various costs, including equipment for food production, facility renovations, and training faculty in the fundamentals of plant-based food production.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support the pilot program. This funding is a one-time appropriation and will be available until June 30, 2027. The initiative reflects a growing interest in plant-based food production and aims to enhance educational opportunities in this field.