Purpose of the Bill

This bill is designed to provide financial support to the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program. This program aims to develop leadership skills among individuals involved in agriculture and rural communities in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates funds for the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program for two consecutive years.
• Specifically, it appropriates $75,000 for the fiscal year 2026 and another $75,000 for the fiscal year 2027.
• The funds are to be granted by the commissioner of agriculture to the Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation, which supports the leadership program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new funding appropriation, indicating a focused investment in leadership development within agriculture and rural sectors, though it does not amend existing legislation.

Relevant Terms

Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership program, appropriation, Southwest Minnesota State University Foundation, commissioner of agriculture.