Farmer Support: Healthier Soils and Carbon Sequestration
The act introduces incentive payments for producers to adopt practices designed to improve soil health and increase soil organic carbon levels. The legislation establishes priorities for small and socially disadvantaged farmers, as well as requirements for monitoring and reporting changes in soil carbon levels to Congress.
Key points
Farmers can receive incentive payments for using methods that improve soil health and increase organic carbon levels.
Priority for support is given to small producers, producers in rural areas, and socially disadvantaged farmers.
The act mandates studies and biennial reports to Congress regarding changes in soil health.
100 million dollars per fiscal year are allocated for these incentive payments under the program.
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