1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to agriculture; appropriating money for agriculture related business 
1.3 	assistance; requiring reports.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATIONS.
 1.6 	(a) $100,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2023 are appropriated from 
1.7 	the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for a grant to Greater Mankato Growth, 
1.8 	Inc., for assistance to agricultural-related businesses to promote jobs, innovation, and 
1.9 	development of a synergy. These appropriations are onetime.
1.10 	(b) Greater Mankato Growth, Inc., must report to the commissioner by February 1 of 
1.11 	each year with information on the number of customers served in each county; the number 
1.12 	of businesses started, stabilized, or expanded; the number of jobs created and retained; and 
1.13 	business success rates in each county. By April 1 of each year, the commissioner must report 
1.14 	the information submitted by Greater Mankato Growth, Inc., to the chairs of the legislative 
1.15 	committees with jurisdiction over agriculture and rural development issues.