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Committee backs state Local Food Purchase Assistance bill to help new farmers and food shelves
Summary
House File 2102 would establish a state Local Food Purchase Assistance grant program to buy and distribute Minnesota‑grown food to people experiencing food insecurity and provide reliable contracts for small and emerging farmers.
House File 2102, sponsored by Representative John Lee, would establish a state Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) grant program to purchase and distribute Minnesota‑grown food at no cost to Minnesotans experiencing food insecurity and to create guaranteed market opportunities for new and small farmers. The committee adopted an A1 author's amendment that clarifies that grants should prioritize applicants with demonstrated connections to people facing food insecurity and allows up to 15% of grant funds to be used for administrative or transportation expenses. The bill as…
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