Plant-based foods production training pilot program established, and money appropriated.

HF 2151 establishes a pilot program to fund training in plant-based food production. It appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to secondary career programs and colleges, prioritizing those partnering with local plant-based food producers. Grants cover equipment, facility renovations, and faculty training for plant-based food production instruction. The program is limited to a one-time funding cycle ending June 30, 2027. It directly affects educational institutions offering workforce training in this growing sector.