Minnesota SF5027: Eligibility modification for the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to agriculture; modifying eligibility for the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program; amending Laws 2025, chapter 34, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, as amended.

From the introduced text, April 7, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to agriculture; modifying eligibility for the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program; amending Laws 2025, chapter 34, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, as amended. Section 1. Laws 2025, chapter 34, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws 2025, First Special Session chapter 11, section 11, is amended to read: Subd. 3.Agricultural Marketing andDevelopment 23,551,000 23,301,000 (a) $634,000 the first year and $634,000 the second year are for the continuation of the dairy development and profitability enhancement program, including dairy profitability teams and dairy business planning grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 32D.30. (b) The commissioner may use funds appropriated in this subdivision for annual cost-share payments to resident farmers or entities that sell, process, or package agricultural products in this state for the costs of organic certification. The commissioner may allocate these funds for assistance to persons transitioning from conventional to organic agriculture. (c) $100,000 the first year and $100,000 the second year are for mental health outreach and support to farmers, ranchers, farm workers and employees, and others in the agricultural community and profession and for farm and farm worker safety grant and outreach programs under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.1195. Mental health outreach and support may include a 24-hour hotline, stigma reduction, and education. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, any …

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Sponsors

• Rob Kupec (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 9, 2026: Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
2. April 9, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF5027?

SF5027 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Eligibility modification for the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program.

What does SF5027 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to agriculture; modifying eligibility for the agricultural growth, research, and innovation program; amending Laws 2025, chapter 34, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, as amended.

What is the status of SF5027?

In committee as of April 9, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development (April 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SF5027?

Rob Kupec (D).

Where is the official record for SF5027?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF5027&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate