Hawaii HB968 establishes a healthy soils program to assess and improve soil health statewide.
Hawaii HB968 mandates the Department of Agriculture to create a healthy soils program. This program will create a statewide soil health assessment, provide education and technical assistance to farmers, and establish standards for soil health. The program aims to issue awards and financial incentives to implement farm management practices that contribute to healthy soils. It also sets long-term goals, including deadlines for meeting soil health standards and incentivizing small farmers to take carbon-negative actions.
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