Minnesota SF2057 appropriates $5,000,000 for grants to develop continuous living cover crops and cropping systems.

Minnesota SF2057 allocates $5,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is intended to support grants for organizations in Minnesota to develop continuous living cover crops and cropping systems, including regenerative poultry silvopasture systems, Kernza perennial grain, winter camelina, and elderberry. The commissioner must report to relevant legislative committees by January 15th, 2027, detailing the use of these funds, including administrative costs. This appropriation is a one-time allocation.

Minnesota SF2057 appropriates $5,000,000 for grants to develop continuous living cover crops and cropping systems.

Minnesota SF2057 allocates $5,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is intended to support grants for organizations in Minnesota to develop continuous living cover crops and cropping systems, including regenerative poultry silvopasture systems, Kernza perennial grain, winter camelina, and elderberry. The commissioner must report to relevant legislative committees by January 15th, 2027, detailing the use of these funds, including administrative costs. This appropriation is a one-time allocation.