SF 1615

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/28/2025 10:05 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; appropriating money to the commissioner of agriculture
for an agricultural training program for Black youth at historical Black-owned
farms.

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

Section 1. new text begin YOUTH AGRICULTURAL TRAINING PROGRAM.
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new text begin The commissioner of agriculture must establish an agricultural training program for
Black youth at historical Black-owned farms in rural Minnesota. The program must offer
training in traditional and modern farming practices, sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship,
and community engagement. The program must provide mentorship opportunities to Black
youth who are interested in farming.
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Sec. 2. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of agriculture to establish an agricultural training program for Black youth at historical
Black-owned farms in rural Minnesota. This is a onetime appropriation.
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