A bill creating a $2 million pilot grant program to develop a plant-based agriculture industry has been laid over by the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. “Public research funded by this state will help ensure that this industry stays at home rather than moving overseas,” said Lauren Stone, acting policy director, Good Food Institute. “As the plant-based industry grows, research will help Minnesota businesses source high quality crops from local farmers.” State Representative John Burkel, who farms at Badger, said the plant-based food industry has moved beyond the need for this investment. “How do you see this $2 million moving the needle when Beyond Meat is the shortest stock in the stock market right now?” The House bill is sponsored by St. Cloud DFL Representative Dan Wolgamott. A companion bill sponsored by Breezy Point Republican Carrie Ruud is awaiting action in the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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