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Farmer Support: Healthier Soil and Climate Change Mitigation

This act introduces programs to support farmers in adopting soil-health-improving cultivation methods, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Farmers can expect financial incentives and technical assistance, along with increased funding for agricultural innovations. The goal is to improve the environment and support the financial stability of farms.
Key points
New incentive program for farmers adopting soil-health-improving practices (e.g., no-till, cover cropping).
Financial support for farmers to cover transition costs to new cultivation methods, including compensation for potential income losses.
Access to free, multi-year technical assistance for farmers to facilitate the implementation of new cropping systems.
Increased funding for innovative agricultural projects, including those related to livestock production, from $25 million to $50 million annually.
Grants for states and Indian tribes to establish and implement soil health programs, with priority for those with climate action plans.
Additional funds for technical assistance to farmers for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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Additional Information
Naturally Offsetting Emissions by Managing and Implementing Tillage Strategies Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2508
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Process start date: 2021-04-14