SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Minnesota House approved a new Agriculture and Housing budget Friday, April 26. The House DFL’s budget supports Minnesota’s agriculture industries, invests in food access programs, and provides a $26 million funding increase for housing programs. The bill passed on a vote of 99 to 28.
“The success of Minnesota farmers is essential to the economic success of our entire state,” said House Speaker Melissa Hortman. “Our budget supports Minnesota’s farm families during this difficult time. We’re also increasing investments in housing programs that are critical for security and stability for families struggling with housing affordability.”
In addition to funding the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the budget bill invests in agriculture research, protection services, marketing and development, financial assistance, bioenergy, and the Board of Animal Health. The budget sees an overall 4.5 percent increase in funding for MDA. Continue reading “Minnesota House Approves Agriculture and Housing Budget”