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Agriculture Finance and Policy

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Agriculture Finance and Policy

2/28/2022
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I. HF 2168 (Haley) Minnesota Grape and Wine Council established; wine promotion, education, and development grant program established; sales and use tax nexus for direct shippers established; revenues deposited; direct shipper's license for wine shipments to consumers required; direct shipper reporting requirements established; and money appropriated.
- John Howe, Minnesota Grape Growers Association Board Member
- Jenny Ellen Becker, President MGGA and owner of Round Like Vineyards and Winery

II. HF3077 (Morrison) Pollinator research account eligible uses modified, and money transferred.
- Elaine Evans, University of Minnesota

III. HF2720 (Lippert) Agricultural organization grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
- Colin Cureton, Director of Adoption and Scaling, Forever Green Initiative
- Christopher Abbott, Perennial Pantry
- Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin, Regeneration Farms
- Christopher Patton, Midwest Elderberry Cooperative
- Trevor Russell, Friends of the Mississippi River

IV. HF3625 (Klevorn) Appropriating money for the Forever Green Agriculture Initiative at the University of Minnesota
- Don Wyse, University of Minnesota Faculty
- Ben Penner, Farmer
- Richard Magnusson, Farmer
- Dr. Nicole Atchison, Puris Foods
- Hannah Stoll, Graduate student

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: If you would like to sign up to testify, email Nancy.conley@house.mn no later than 4:30 PM, Friday, February 25. Depending on the number of people who sign up, testimony may be limited to 3 minutes/per person. Please use the same email and deadline if you would like to submit written testimony (in PDF file format).

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 4:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 25

MEETING DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents will be posted on the House Agriculture Committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92001

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp
All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp
Bills Added:
HF2168 (Haley) - Minnesota Grape and Wine Council established; wine promotion, education, and development grant program established; sales and use tax nexus for direct shippers established; revenues deposited; direct shipper's license for wine shipments to consumers required; direct shipper reporting requirements established; and money appropriated.
HF3077 (Morrison) - Pollinator research account eligible uses modified, and money transferred.
HF2720 (Lippert) - Agricultural organization grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3625 (Klevorn) - University of Minnesota Forever Green Agriculture Initiative funding provided, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Minutes - February 23, 2022.pdf (2/23/2022)
HF2168 - A1 Amendment (Author).pdf (2/24/2022)
HF3625 - MFU Written Testimony.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF2720 - CLC Value Chain Dev Fund 1-Pager.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF2720 - Joint Letter CLC VCDF Letter of Support.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF3675 - Joint Letter Forever Green Letter of Support.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF3675 - Wyse Powerpoint.pptx (2/25/2022)
HF3675 - Forever Green Infrastructure Needs wyse.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF3675 - Forever Green_Budget Information wyse.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF2720 - Cureton PPT.pdf (2/25/2022)
Forever Green - Value Chain Development Fund - LSP Written Testimony.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF3077 - A1 Amendment (Anderson).pdf (2/25/2022)
HF3077 - A2 Amendment (Anderson).pdf (2/25/2022)
AgAgenda2282022short.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF2168 - MDA Preliminary Fiscal Note.pdf (2/25/2022)
HF2720 - A2 Amendment (Lippert).pdf (2/25/2022)

Agriculture Finance and Policy

2/23/2022
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I. HF2341 (Sundin) Agricultural Utilization Research Institute office and research laboratory construction funding provided, and money appropriated.
-Shannon Schlecht AURI Executive Director

II. AURI supplemental budget request (HF3679, HF3680, HF3681, HF3687)
-Shannon Schlecht AURI Executive Director

III. HF3264 (Vang) Micro farm premium assistance program established, grant and technical use funding provided, and money appropriated.
-Aaron Blyth, Latino Economic Development Center, Program Manager
-Lori D. Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm

IV. HF2712 (P. Anderson) Drought relief grant funding provided to eligible farmers, and money appropriated.
-Howard Olson, AgCountry Farm Credit Services

V. FFA Officer Greeting
-Kyle Thomas, MN FFA State Treasurer

Other items may be added.

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: If you would like to sign up to testify, email Nancy.conley@house.mn no later than 4:30 PM, Tuesday, February 22. Depending on the number of people who sign up, testimony may be limited to 3 minutes/per person. Please use the same email and deadline to submit written testimony (in PDF file format).

MEETING DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents will be posted on the House Agriculture Committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92001

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 15.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF2341 (Sundin) - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute office and research laboratory construction funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2712 (Anderson) - Drought relief grant funding provided to eligible farmers, and money appropriated.
HF3264 (Vang) - Micro farm premium assistance program established, grant and technical use funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3679 (Sundin) - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3680 (Sundin) - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3681 (Sundin) - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute funding provided for anaerobic digestion feedstock study to be used in production of renewable natural gas, and money appropriated.
HF3687 (Sundin) - Agricultural Utilization Research Institute funding provided to develop and fill a life cycle analyst position, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF2341 A1 Amendment (Sundin).pdf (2/11/2022)
H2712DE1-16591717422961360319.pdf (2/11/2022)
HF3264 - MFMA Written Testimony.pdf (2/22/2022)
HF 3264 - The Good Acre Written Testimony.pdf (2/22/2022)
HF3264 - Steven Krikava Written Testimony.pdf (2/22/2022)
HF3264 - MFU Written Testimony.pdf (2/22/2022)
HF3264 - LSP Written Testimony .pdf (2/22/2022)
HF 3264 - IATP Written Testimony.pdf (2/22/2022)
HF3264 - Harvest Nation Written Testimony.pdf (2/22/2022)
HF3264 - Seward Community Cooperative.pdf (2/22/2022)
HF3264 - Marita Bujold Written Testimony.pdf (2/22/2022)
Minutes -February 21, 2022.pdf (2/22/2022)
Agenda - February 23, 2022.pdf (2/22/2022)

Agriculture Finance and Policy

2/21/2022
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I. HF2996 (Vang) Industrial hemp extract food additives authorized.
-John Dugas, Superior Molecular
-Beecher Vialanncourt, Blncd Naturals

II. HF3104 (Lislegard) County agricultural society sales tax exemption expanded to include sales prior to county fair, and county agricultural society tax saving transfer to fairground owner requirement removed.
-Andrew Duerr, MN Federation of County Fairs
-Tiffany Gustin, MN Federation of County Fairs

III. HF3217 (Klevorn) Protecting data about individuals connected to farming or agriculture who seek mental or behavioral health assistance or who contact the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline
-Meg Moynihan, MDA's Senior Advisor, Strategy & Innovation

IV. HF2969 (P. Anderson) Grain buyer license requirements modified.
-Greg Ries, Vermillion Elevator Incorporated
-Laura Lemke, Executive Director, Minnesota Grain and Feed Association

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: If you would like to sign up to testify, email Nancy.conley@house.mn no later than 4:30 PM, Friday, February 18. Depending on the number of people who sign up, testimony may be limited to 3 minutes/per person. Please use the same email and deadline if you would like to submit written testimony (in PDF file format).

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 4:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 18.

MEETING DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents will be posted on the House Agriculture Committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92001

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp
All events are closed-captioned. To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
Bills Added:
HF3104 (Lislegard) - County agricultural society sales tax exemption expanded to include sales prior to county fair, and county agricultural society tax saving transfer to fairground owner requirement removed.
HF2996 (Vang) - Industrial hemp extract food additives authorized.
HF2969 (Anderson) - Grain buyer license requirements modified.
HF3217 (Klevorn) - Individuals who seek mental or behavioral health assistance or who contact the Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline data protected, and money appropriated for avian influenza.
Attachments:
Minutes - February 16, 2022.pdf (2/17/2022)
HF2996 - Shawn Weber Written Testimony.pdf (2/17/2022)
HF2969 - A1 Amendment (P. Anderson).pdf (2/17/2022)
HF2996 - Elliot Ginsburg Written Testimony.pdf (2/17/2022)
HF2996 - Sensible Change Minnesota Written Testimony.pdf (2/18/2022)
HF3217 - A1 Amendment (Klevorn).pdf (2/18/2022)
H.F. 2996 - MN Industrial Hemp Association Written Testimony.pdf (2/18/2022)
HF3217 - A2 Amendment (Anderson).pdf (2/18/2022)
HF2996 - Carol Moss Written Testimony.pdf (2/18/2022)
Agenda - February 21, 2022.pdf (2/18/2022)

Agriculture Finance and Policy

2/16/2022
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I. Update on Rural Finance Authority loan programs
-Matt McDevitt, Ag Finance Supervisor, Finance & Budget

II. HF 3081 (Swedzinski) Appropriating money to expedite Rural Finance Authority loan processing.
-Alexa Swedzinski
-Brent Kelsey, Compeer Financial
-Stu Lourey, Minnesota Farmers Union
-Amber Hanson Glaeser, MN Farm Bureau

III. HF 3420 (Sundin) Appropriating money for grants and financial assistance to livestock farmers and crop producers impacted by drought; appropriating money to the Rural Finance Authority revolving loan account for drought relief
-Thom Petersen, Commissioner, MN Dept. of Agriculture
-Stu Lourey, MN Farmers Union
-Robert Siltanen, Siltanen Farms, Carlton County
-Liz Dwyer, Dancing the Land Farm, Clearwater
-Miles Kuschel, Cass County rancher
-Krist Wollum, Legislative Committee Chair, MN Cattlemen's Association

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: If you would like to sign up to testify, email Nancy.conley@house.mn no later than 4:30 PM, Tuesday, February 15. Depending on the number of people who sign up, testimony may be limited to 2 minutes/per person. Please use the same email and deadline to submit written testimony (in PDF file format).

MEETING DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents will be posted on the House Agriculture Committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92001

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 1:00 PM, Tuesday, February 15.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp
All events are closed-captioned. To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
Bills Added:
HF3081 (Swedzinski) - Rural Finance Authority loan processing expedited funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF3420 (Sundin) - Drought relief funding provided, cooperative grants established, assistance grants established, soil health pilot program established, policy and technical changes made to agricultural provisions, previous appropriations modified, broadband line extension program established, lower population density pilot program established, reports required, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
RFA Lending Projection Legislative Report Dec 2021.pdf (2/14/2022)
HF3420 DE1 Amendment (Sundin).pdf (2/14/2022)
2.16.22 MN Rural Finance Authority Presentation FINAL.pdf (2/14/2022)
Minutes - February 14, 2022 .pdf (2/14/2022)
HF3420-A7 Amendment (Anderson).pdf (2/15/2022)
HF3420 -A4 Amendment (Hansen).pdf (2/15/2022)
HF3420 -A5 Amendment (Hansen, R).pdf (2/15/2022)
HF3420 - A8 Amendment (Anderson).pdf (2/15/2022)
HF3420 - LSP Drought Relief Testimony.pdf (2/15/2022)
HF3420 - MFU written testimony.pdf (2/15/2022)
Agenda - February 16, 2022 .pdf (2/15/2022)
HF33420 - MFBF written testimony.pdf (2/16/2022)

Agriculture Finance and Policy

2/14/2022
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I. HF2980 (Ecklund) Veterinary diagnosing laboratory equipment funding provided, and money appropriated.
- Dr. Jerry Torrison, Director, U of M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
- Dave Preisler, CEO, MN Pork Producers Association
II. Concurrent Authority Report Farmed White-tailed Deer
- Dr. Beth Thompson, Executive Director, MN Board of Animal Health
- Dr. Linda Glaser, Assistant Director, MN Board of Animal Health
- Capt. Robert Gorecki, MN Dept. of Natural Resources
- Dr. Michelle Carstensen, MN Dept. of Natural Resources
III. HF 2814 (Ecklund) Farmed Cervidae owner requirements modified, chronic wasting disease live-animal testing required, and money appropriated.
-John Zanmiller, Bluffland Whitetails Association
-Dr. Peter Larsen, University of Minnesota, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
-Craig Engwall, Executive Director, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association
-Dave Carlson, President of Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Alliance (MOHA)
-Dr. Jerry Torrison, Director, U of M Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
-Tony Kwilas, Minnesota Elk Breeders Association
-Dr Davin Henderson, CWD Evolution LLC
-Tim Spreck Minnesota Deer Farmers

PUBLIC TESTIMONY: If you would like to sign up to testify, email Nancy.conley@house.mn no later than 4:30 PM, Friday, February 11. Depending on the number of people who sign up, testimony may be limited to 2 minutes/per person. Please use the same email and deadline if you would like to submit written testimony (in PDF file format).

AMENDMENTS: Deadline for amendments is 4:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 11.

MEETING DOCUMENTS: Meeting documents will be posted on the House Agriculture Committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92001

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

All events are closed-captioned. To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.

This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/1001.htm
Bills Added:
HF2980 (Ecklund) - Veterinary diagnosing laboratory equipment funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2814 (Ecklund) - Farmed Cervidae owner requirements modified, chronic wasting disease live-animal testing required, Board of Animal Health duties transferred to the commissioner of natural resources, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Concurrent Authority Legislative Report.pdf (2/8/2022)
Minutes - February 9, 2022.pdf (2/10/2022)
BAH Concurrent Authority.pdf (2/10/2022)
HF2980 - University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnsotic Laboratory.pdf (2/11/2022)
HF2814 - Peter Larson Reference.pdf (2/11/2022)
HF2980 - MJ Forbord Testimony.pdf (2/11/2022)
AgAgenda2142022short.pdf (2/11/2022)
HF2814 - MN Realtors Written Testimony.pdf (2/12/2022)
DNR Concurrent Authority Overview.pdf (2/14/2022)
VSLetterDr.Torrison.pdf (2/14/2022)
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