A Proposed Increase in Funding for FBM

Representative Nathan Nelson is sponsoring legislation that would boost funding for the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council from $4.5 million to $6 million in the 2026-2027 biennium. Funding would be prioritized for faculty with expertise in farm transition planning, rural mental health and growing specialty crops in urban areas. Northern Agricultural Center of Excellence Executive Director Keith Olander gave a presentation on the farm business management program this past week. The House Agriculture Committee laid the bill over for consideration in its budget bill.