North Dakota is looking to expand its role in value-added agriculture with a proposed incentive program under House Bill 1332. Governor Kelly Armstrong expressed support for the legislation, which would allocate up to $30 million to attract projects like soybean and potato processing facilities. During a House Agriculture Committee hearing, Armstrong highlighted the potential benefits for farmers, ranchers, and communities statewide, tying the initiative to his broader goals of strengthening pro-agriculture policies outlined in his recent State of the State address.
Bill details can be found below.
HB 1332
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 4.1-01.1-07 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a value-added agriculture facility incentive program; and to provide a transfer.
House Sponsors: Hagert (R, District 20), K. Anderson (R, District 19), Brandenburg (R, District 28), Grueneich (R, District 28), Headland (R, District 29), Ista (D, District 43), Lefor (R, District 37), O’Brien (R, District 42),
Senate Sponsors: Meyer (R, District 18), Myrdal (R, District 19), Patten (R, District 26), Thomas (R, District 6),