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SF 5125

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/21/2024 09:18am

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to agriculture; modifying eligibility for sustainable agriculture
demonstration grants; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 17.116,
subdivision 2.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 17.116, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Eligibility.

(a) Grants may deleted text begin onlydeleted text end be made to farmersdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin and organizations such as
farms, agricultural cooperatives, new text end educational institutions, individuals at educational
institutions, deleted text begin ordeleted text end nonprofit organizationsnew text begin , Tribal governments, or local units of governmentnew text end
residing or located in the state for research or demonstrations on farms in the state.

(b) Grants may only be made for projects that show:

(1) the ability to maximize direct or indirect energy savings or production;

(2) a positive effect or reduced adverse effect on the environment; or

(3) increased profitability for the individual farm by reducing costs or improving
marketing opportunities.