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HF 3124

Heritage oilseeds and grains funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rick Hansen and 1 co-sponsor

HF 3124 would fund heritage oilseeds and grains with state dollars, supporting Minnesota farmers, seed suppliers, and researchers to boost production, research, and markets.

Author added Hansen, R.
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Bill Summary · HF 3124

Summary of HF 3124 — Heritage oilseeds and grains funding provided, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 3124 is a Minnesota House bill introduced on April 7, 2025. Its title indicates that the measure would provide funding related to heritage oilseeds and grains and would appropriate money for such purposes. The author was updated to include Hansen, R, on April 10, 2025. The bill was referred to the Agriculture Finance and Policy committee.

Purpose and intent (as indicated by the title)

  • The bill appears to aim to support heritage or heirloom oilseeds and grains through state funding.
  • It would authorize appropriation of state funds to programs or activities related to heritage oilseeds and grains.
  • Specific objectives (e.g., production support, research, marketing, certification, or seed availability) are not provided in the information available and will be defined in the bill’s text.

Key provisions (pending the full text)

  • The exact mechanisms (grants, loans, appropriations, stipends, or program administration) are not specified here.
  • Possible areas to be addressed in the bill, once text is available, may include:
    • Eligible activities and beneficiaries (e.g., farmers, cooperatives, research institutions, extension services)
    • Funding amounts, duration, and renewal/allowance terms
    • Administration and oversight (which state agency, reporting requirements, audits)
    • Matching funds, deadlines, and reporting milestones
    • Any sunset clauses or review provisions
  • The current information does not include a fiscal note or detailed programmatic scope.

Affected parties

  • Minnesota farmers and producers engaged in heritage oilseeds and grains.
  • Seed suppliers, processors, and marketers of heritage varieties.
  • Research and extension entities within Minnesota (universities, agricultural stations, or state departments) that might participate in program administration, testing, or outreach.
  • The Department of Agriculture and other relevant state agencies if they administer the program.

Procedural timeline and status

  • April 7, 2025: Introduced and first read; referred to Agriculture Finance and Policy.
  • April 10, 2025: Author updated to Hansen, R.
  • Status in the provided excerpt: awaiting committee action (Agriculture Finance and Policy) and subsequent floor considerations.

Next steps for stakeholders

  • Review the full bill text once available to confirm specific provisions, funding amounts, eligible activities, and reporting requirements.
  • Monitor committee hearings (Agriculture Finance and Policy) for amendments, fiscal notes, and debate.
  • Track any companion bills or related appropriations to understand potential broader impacts.

If you’d like, I can update this summary with specifics as soon as the official bill text and fiscal note are released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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