Minnesota grown account transfer increase provision

This bill increases annual funding for the Minnesota Grown promotion program from $186,000 to $261,000 in fiscal years 2026-2027, sourced from the general fund. The additional funds will support grants to promote Minnesota-grown agricultural products, with appropriations secured through state budget forecasts. The bill also allocates separate funding for avian influenza testing ($750,000), pollinator research ($100,000 annually), and specific agricultural research priorities like potato studies, wild rice projects, and the Forever Green Initiative. These transfers directly affect Minnesota farmers, agricultural businesses, and state agencies managing research and promotion programs. The legislation specifies detailed spending categories but does not change existing funding levels for other programs.