Minnesota HF4388: Rotational grazing pilot program established, report required, and money appropriated.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to agriculture; establishing a rotational grazing pilot program; requiring a report; appropriating money.

From the introduced text, March 16, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to agriculture; establishing a rotational grazing pilot program; requiring a report; appropriating money. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: ROTATIONAL GRAZING PILOT PROGRAM.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Administration.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The commissioner of agriculture must establish and administer a rotational grazing pilot program that awards grants to Minnesota farmers for rotational grazing projects to enhance the use of prairies and woodlands and help protect surface or drinking water sources. For purposes of this program, "rotational grazing" means a livestock grazing system in which fields are subdivided into smaller paddocks, livestock density is controlled, and livestock is rotated through paddocks at a frequency that maintains vegetative cover, ensures regular access to fresh forage, and reduces soil compaction and erosion.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Grant purposes.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The commissioner must award grants to Minnesota farmers for either of the following purposes:] new text end new text begin [ or] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (2) to purchase rotational grazing system infrastructure, including fencing, watering, and other livestock management infrastructure to support rotational grazing of livestock. Rotational grazing of perennial …

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Sponsors

• Nathan Nelson (R) · primary sponsor
• Anderson, P. H. (R)

Latest actions

1. March 16, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4388?

HF4388 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Rotational grazing pilot program established, report required, and money appropriated.

What does HF4388 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to agriculture; establishing a rotational grazing pilot program; requiring a report; appropriating money.

What is the status of HF4388?

In committee as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy (March 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4388?

Nathan Nelson (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF4388?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4388&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house