Release: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2024
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Contact: Laura Zaks
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
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Release: NSAC Applauds Introduction of the Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act of 2024
Washington, DC, January 25, 2024 – The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrates Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act which was introduced in the House today by Representatives Beyer (D-VA-8), Lawler (R-NY-17), and Pingree (D-ME–1).
The Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act seeks to make needed improvements to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation programs, as well as designate four national and regional agroforestry centers, to ensure these programs can be useful for farmers who want to incorporate perennial systems or agroforestry into their operations.
…“The Innovative Practices for Soil Health Act provides common-sense, straightforward support for high-impact perennial practices through Natural Resources Conservation Service (NCRS) conservation programs. It also ensures increased