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Advocates highlight recent state funding increases and seek continued support for Farm to Kids programs
Summary
Land Stewardship Project and partner advocates reviewed last session’s funding gains for Minnesota’s Farm to School and Early Care Grant Program, described a new state local food purchase assistance program and outlined priorities and engagement strategies for the 2026 policy session.
Policy leads summarized legislative progress last session and urged continued advocacy.
Laura Schreiber, government relations director at the Land Stewardship Project, said advocates secured increased funding for the Farm to School and Early Care Grant Program and reported baseline funding changes. Schreiber stated figures during the meeting: $1,500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $1,540,000 for the following year (described in the talk as a $550,000 increase)…
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