Commissioner of agriculture funding provided for a grant to the Women's Environmental Institute for a farming incubator project, and money appropriated.

HF 3194 appropriates $150,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. This funding supports the Women's Environmental Institute in creating a farming incubator project specifically for aspiring Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farmers facing limited land access. The bill directs the funds to cover direct farm expenses (like land rental, seeds, and equipment), administrative costs, hiring a project coordinator, developing infrastructure, and providing training in regenerative organic farming practices. One-third of the funds must serve communities outside the seven-county metropolitan area, with all funds available until June 30, 2028.