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HF 2538

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/17/2014 03:37pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 02/27/2014

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; establishing a farm-to-foodshelf program; appropriating
money.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; FARM-TO-FOODSHELF PROGRAM.
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new text begin $1,500,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2015 from the general fund to the
commissioner of agriculture for a grant to Second Harvest Heartland on behalf of the six
Feeding America food banks that serve Minnesota to compensate agricultural producers
and processors for costs incurred to harvest and package for transfer surplus fruits,
vegetables, or other agricultural commodities that would otherwise go unharvested or be
discarded. Surplus commodities must be distributed statewide to food shelves and other
charitable organizations that are eligible to receive food from the food banks. Surplus
food acquired under this appropriation must be from Minnesota producers and processors.
Second Harvest Heartland must report when required by, and on forms prescribed by,
the commissioner. Second Harvest Heartland may use up to 11 percent of the grant for
administrative expenses. This is a base appropriation.
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