Legislation and AFREC
The fertilizer tonnage fee that supports AFREC was renewed by the Minnesota legislature in May 2024. This extends the fee until a new sunset date of June 30, 2029.
The below handouts are available to give legislators a better understanding of AFREC so they can make informed decisions about the program:
2025 AFREC Fact Sheet (printable PDF)
5 Things to Know about AFREC’s Role in Protecting Water Quality (printable PDF)
AFREC Research Impacts: Nitrogen Management & Water Quality (printable PDF)

