Minnesota Farm Resilience and Conservation Act

This bill establishes a bipartisan Minnesota Agriculture Resilience Program within the Department of Agriculture to provide competitive grants and low-interest loans to family farms for drought-protection measures, soil-conservation practices, and efficient equipment upgrades. Priority shall be given to small and mid-sized farms, projects that conserve water or reduce erosion, and applicants demonstrating measurable long-term benefits; the department shall administer the program through existing authorities and submit an annual report to the legislature on awards, participation, and outcomes.