Minnesota HF1677 allocates funds for the continuous-living cover crops program and mandates reports on its use and outcomes.

Minnesota HF1677 provides funding for the developing markets for continuous-living cover crops program. The bill appropriates money from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for this initiative. It requires the commissioner to submit reports by February 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027, detailing how the funds were used, including administrative costs, and the achievements resulting from the funding. The commissioner is allowed to use up to 6.5 percent of the appropriation for administrative costs. This funding is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2028.

Minnesota HF1677 allocates funds for the continuous-living cover crops program and mandates reports on its use and outcomes.

Minnesota HF1677 provides funding for the developing markets for continuous-living cover crops program. The bill appropriates money from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for this initiative. It requires the commissioner to submit reports by February 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027, detailing how the funds were used, including administrative costs, and the achievements resulting from the funding. The commissioner is allowed to use up to 6.5 percent of the appropriation for administrative costs. This funding is a onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, 2028.