Farm to school and early care programs appropriation

SF 1559 appropriates specific funding for Minnesota's farm-to-school and early care programs in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It provides money for schools and child care providers participating in federal food programs (like the National School Lunch Program) to purchase local agricultural products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy. The bill also allocates $150,000 annually for a statewide coordinator to support farmers and institutions, and allows matching state funds to federal cooperative agreements for purchasing Minnesota-grown food. This directly affects schools, early childhood providers, and local farmers participating in eligible food programs.