Minnesota HF1983 allocates $5 million for grants to develop continuous living cover crops and requires a report on the use of funds.

Minnesota HF1983 provides $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 for grants to organizations developing continuous living cover crops and cropping systems. The commissioner of employment and economic development, in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture, will distribute these grants. The bill mandates a report by January 15, 2027, detailing the use of grant funds, including administrative costs. This funding aims to support early-stage commercial development of systems like regenerative poultry silvopasture, Kernza perennial grain, winter camelina, and elderberry.

Minnesota HF1983 allocates $5 million for grants to develop continuous living cover crops and requires a report on the use of funds.

Minnesota HF1983 provides $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 for grants to organizations developing continuous living cover crops and cropping systems. The commissioner of employment and economic development, in consultation with the commissioner of agriculture, will distribute these grants. The bill mandates a report by January 15, 2027, detailing the use of grant funds, including administrative costs. This funding aims to support early-stage commercial development of systems like regenerative poultry silvopasture, Kernza perennial grain, winter camelina, and elderberry.