Hawaii HB968 establishes a healthy soils program to improve soil health and carbon sequestration in Hawaii.

Hawaii HB968 amends Chapter 141 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish a healthy soils program by the Department of Agriculture. This program will create a statewide soil health assessment and incentivize small farmers, ranchers, and landowners to take carbon-negative actions on their lands. The department may consult or contract with third parties for expertise. The program also includes education and technical assistance for farmers, and sets standards based on greenhouse gas sequestration task force findings.

Hawaii HB968 establishes a healthy soils program to improve soil health and carbon sequestration in Hawaii.

Hawaii HB968 amends Chapter 141 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish a healthy soils program by the Department of Agriculture. This program will create a statewide soil health assessment and incentivize small farmers, ranchers, and landowners to take carbon-negative actions on their lands. The department may consult or contract with third parties for expertise. The program also includes education and technical assistance for farmers, and sets standards based on greenhouse gas sequestration task force findings.