This bill appropriates a total of $300,000 from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for a grant to the Women's Environmental Institute, aimed at developing a farming incubator project specifically for aspiring Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farmers. The funding is designated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with the goal of increasing equitable access to affordable, high-quality food production and organically certified land. The grant will cover various expenses, including direct grants to farmers for land rental and supplies, administrative costs, hiring a project coordinator, and providing necessary farming infrastructure and education in regenerative organic farming methods.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that one-third of the appropriated funds must be allocated to communities outside the seven-county metropolitan area. This is a one-time appropriation that will remain available until June 30, 2028, and the effective date of this section is the day following its final enactment.