Establishes a grant fund to support Massachusetts farms and fisheries in climate change adaptation.

This bill creates the Agriculture and Fishery Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Fund to aid farms and fisheries in Massachusetts in adapting to climate change. The fund will be managed by the Department of Agricultural Resources in collaboration with the Department of Fish and Game. Grants will support climate resilience initiatives, technical assistance, and infrastructure needs. The fund will be financed by appropriations, interest, and donations. The commissioner will oversee the grant process and submit quarterly reports on fund usage.

Establishes a grant fund to support Massachusetts farms and fisheries in climate change adaptation.

This bill creates the Agriculture and Fishery Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Fund to aid farms and fisheries in Massachusetts in adapting to climate change. The fund will be managed by the Department of Agricultural Resources in collaboration with the Department of Fish and Game. Grants will support climate resilience initiatives, technical assistance, and infrastructure needs. The fund will be financed by appropriations, interest, and donations. The commissioner will oversee the grant process and submit quarterly reports on fund usage.