This bill appropriates funds for the Rural Policy and Development Center in Minnesota. Specifically, it allocates $200,000 from the general fund for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to support the center's initiatives.
The bill aims to enhance agricultural policy and development efforts in the state by providing financial resources to the Rural Policy and Development Center, as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.421. This funding is intended to bolster rural development and support agricultural communities in Minnesota.