Appropriation for the farm to school and early care program expanded, and eligibility for the farm to school and early care program modified.

HF 2785 increases funding for Minnesota's Farm to School and Early Care program by adding $600,000 in the first year and $600,000 in the second year specifically for the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station's rapid response fund. The bill modifies eligibility by expanding program access but focuses primarily on concrete budget allocations for existing program components. Key provisions include funding for agricultural research (like avian influenza studies, wild rice breeding, and perennial crop initiatives) and reporting requirements for fund usage. This bill directly affects schools and childcare programs participating in the Farm to School initiative by increasing available resources for local food procurement and agricultural education.