Farm to school and early care programs funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF 1795 appropriates state funds for Minnesota's farm-to-school and early childhood care programs, directly supporting schools and child care providers serving children. The bill allocates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to purchase Minnesota-grown fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, grain, and dairy for these settings, including reimbursements for equipment and food purchases. It also sets aside $150,000 annually for a statewide coordinator to assist farmers and institutions, and allows limited state funding (up to 7.5% of federal funds) to support federal program administration. Eligible entities must participate in federal nutrition programs like the National School Lunch Program.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nathan Nelson
RRepublican
Co
Andy Smith
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Anquam Mahamoud
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Bianca Virnig
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
David Gottfried
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Dawn Gillman
RRepublican
Co
Ethan Cha
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Fue Lee
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Jeff Dotseth
RRepublican
Co
Kaohly Her
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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