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Permanent Payments for Farmers to Improve Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration

This Act establishes permanent incentive payments for farmers who adopt practices that increase soil organic carbon levels, supporting climate mitigation and improving crop resilience. The funding, set at $100 million annually, prioritizes small and socially disadvantaged producers in rural areas. The law also mandates ongoing research into the effectiveness of these soil health practices.
Key points
New, permanent incentive payments for agricultural producers adopting soil health and carbon sequestration practices.
$100 million allocated annually to fund these payments within the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Priority access to funds for small farms, rural producers, and socially disadvantaged farmers.
Mandatory monitoring and research protocols to measure gains in soil health and soil organic carbon levels.
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Additional Information
Healthy Soils Healthy Climate Act of 2023
Print number: S 2588
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2023-07-27