This bill appropriates a total of $600,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Specifically, it allocates $300,000 for each fiscal year to support state aid under Program 78. The funds are designated for purchasing assistive technology and equipment for farmers and ranchers through the Nebraska AgrAbility program, particularly for those needs that do not qualify for federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval. This urgency underscores the importance of providing timely support to farmers and ranchers in Nebraska through the proposed funding.