Appropriation; MDA to provide funding to Alcorn State for expansion of research and production of shiitake mushrooms.

HB 1803 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Alcorn State University’s Mississippi Small Farm and Agribusiness Center for the 2027 fiscal year. The funds directly support expanding research and production of shiitake mushrooms at the center. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or regulations. The bill specifies the amount, recipient, purpose, and timeframe (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) without altering existing laws or affecting broader public policy.