Minnesota HF985 provides funding for the soil health financial assistance program.

Minnesota HF985 allocates funds for the soil health financial assistance program, with the commissioner of agriculture authorized to award up to $50,000 annually to a single recipient. The bill allows up to 6.5% of the appropriation to be used for program administration costs. Unused funds at the end of fiscal year 2026 will remain available in 2027, and grants encumbered by June 30, 2027, can be used until June 30, 2029.

Minnesota HF985 provides funding for the soil health financial assistance program.

Minnesota HF985 allocates funds for the soil health financial assistance program, with the commissioner of agriculture authorized to award up to $50,000 annually to a single recipient. The bill allows up to 6.5% of the appropriation to be used for program administration costs. Unused funds at the end of fiscal year 2026 will remain available in 2027, and grants encumbered by June 30, 2027, can be used until June 30, 2029.