Minnesota HF2280 modifies beginning farmer program, grain buyer provisions, and grants the commissioner of agriculture permissions to protect public.

Minnesota HF2280 amends the beginning farmer program by setting eligibility criteria for farmers, including financial management program enrollment and farming income assertions. It modifies grain buyer provisions by requiring financial statements and certifications for those purchasing over $7.5 million in grain annually. The bill allows the commissioner of agriculture to coordinate with other state agencies and local governments to protect public health against fertilizers and fertilizer by-products.

Minnesota HF2280 modifies beginning farmer program, grain buyer provisions, and grants the commissioner of agriculture permissions to protect public.

Minnesota HF2280 amends the beginning farmer program by setting eligibility criteria for farmers, including financial management program enrollment and farming income assertions. It modifies grain buyer provisions by requiring financial statements and certifications for those purchasing over $7.5 million in grain annually. The bill allows the commissioner of agriculture to coordinate with other state agencies and local governments to protect public health against fertilizers and fertilizer by-products.