Minnesota Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council and the Agriculture Research, Education, Extension, and Technology Transfer grant program authority modified.

This bill modifies how Minnesota distributes funding for agricultural research, education, and technology transfer projects. It requires the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to submit grant recommendations to legislative committees instead of directly awarding funds, while also creating a new grant program focused on long-term agricultural productivity improvements. The legislation establishes an advisory panel with representatives from various agricultural stakeholders to consult on grant recommendations and creates specific accounts to manage the funding. Key provisions include prioritizing human infrastructure investments, expanding grant eligibility to include graduate debt forgiveness and high school programs, and setting a July 1, 2027 effective date for these changes.