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Agency of Agriculture seeks $61.19M for FY2027; proposes shifting dairy assessment fees to general fund
Summary
The Agency of Agriculture asked the Appropriations Committee for $61,190,000 for FY2027, proposing a small net increase to core programs and a policy change to eliminate annual dairy assessment fees for medium and large farms and shift that cost to the general fund; officials said program services would continue unchanged while the state absorbs the fee revenue loss.
The Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets told the Appropriations Committee on Feb. 13 it is requesting $61,190,000 for fiscal year 2027 and is proposing to reduce or eliminate some dairy-assessment fees and replace that revenue with general‑fund dollars. "We have a $61,190,000 ask for FY 2027," Secretary Anton Tabitz said during the presentation.
Tabitz said the agency’s proposal is largely meant to preserve core regulatory and support programs while making modest targeted investments. He outlined the agency’s fund mix — roughly 22% general fund, 40% special funds (fees and licenses) and 33% federal funds — and described pressures that include rising personnel costs and shifting federal grant timing.
Why it matters: the agency manages several fee‑supported programs (labs, inspections and enforcement) and proposed moving some fee responsibilities onto all…
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