Bill > S04722

This bill establishes the Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act, which includes the Soil Health Program to assist farmers in improving the health of their soil, and the Climate Resilient Farming Initiative to promote and encourage farmers to reduce the effects of farming on climate change and to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change by improving and maintaining water management systems and soil health and resiliency. The bill defines "soil health" and "soil health practices", outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Agriculture and Markets in implementing these initiatives, and amends the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law to promote the health and resiliency of New York's agricultural soils.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4722