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Washington’s Soil Health Initiative

Healthy Soils
State Agencies, State Legislatures
Provides funding for new soil health research and extension activities to develop, evaluate and incentivize best management practices across the agricultural systems in Washington.

California Healthy Soils Program

Healthy Soils
State Legislatures
A collaboration of state agencies and departments to promote the development of healthy soils on California's farmlands and ranchlands.

Illinois’ Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Healthy Soils
State Legislatures
Allows the State Soil and Water Conservation Districts Advisory Board to make grants for cropping programs, tillage practices, incorporation of perennial plants, and changes in use of land.

Maryland’s Healthy Soils Program

Healthy Soils
State Legislatures
Provides incentives, including research, education, technical assistance, and, subject to available funding, financial assistance to farmers for promoting healthy soils practices, including carbon sequestration as an express goal.

Nebraska’s LB 243 (2019)

Healthy Soils
State Legislatures
Creates a Task Force within the Dept. of Agriculture to develop a comprehensive healthy soils initiative and action plan.

NM’s Healthy Soil Act (2019)

Healthy Soils
State Legislatures
Creates a Healthy Soil Program to increase soil organic matter through grants, education, training workshops, and outreach.