Provides grants up to $50,000 to farmers, agricultural businesses, and schools for projects that explore sustainable agriculture practices and systems.
Creates a Task Force within the Dept. of Agriculture to develop a comprehensive healthy soils initiative and action plan.
Creates a Healthy Soil Program to increase soil organic matter through grants, education, training workshops, and outreach.
Would establish a tax credit for farmers who maximize carbon sequestration potential through a "carbon farming" land management strategy.
Provides grant funds for projects that mitigate the impact of agriculture on climate change.
State-backed verification of carbon offsets, which supports a voluntary offset programs in agriculture, forestry, and geologic sequestration.
Establishes multiple assistance programs to support regenerative farming practices and improve soil quality.
Requires a state agency to recommend financial incentives for farmers to improve soil health.