Minnesota SF4313 modifies the farm down payment assistance program to include mental health support, study market factors, and expand services for.

Minnesota SF4313 amends the farm down payment assistance program by awarding grants for mental health counseling to farm operators and their families. It also mandates a study on market and workforce factors affecting incorrect marking for underground utilities. Additionally, the bill expands services for beginning and emerging farmers, including technical assistance and market connections. It allocates funds for mental health support, study recommendations, and grants to farmland access teams. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Minnesota SF4313 modifies the farm down payment assistance program to include mental health support, study market factors, and expand services for.

Minnesota SF4313 amends the farm down payment assistance program by awarding grants for mental health counseling to farm operators and their families. It also mandates a study on market and workforce factors affecting incorrect marking for underground utilities. Additionally, the bill expands services for beginning and emerging farmers, including technical assistance and market connections. It allocates funds for mental health support, study recommendations, and grants to farmland access teams. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.