New Jersey Healthy Soils Program established to improve soil health and establish grant program for soil testing of urban agriculture sites.

The New Jersey Healthy Soils Program aims to improve soil health, increase biological activity, and promote carbon sequestration in the state's soils. The program, overseen by the Department of Agriculture in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, includes establishing soil management guidelines and providing incentives for farmers. The program also establishes a grant for soil testing on urban agriculture sites, defined as city and suburban agriculture including backyard, rooftop, and balcony gardening.

New Jersey Healthy Soils Program established to improve soil health and establish grant program for soil testing of urban agriculture sites.

The New Jersey Healthy Soils Program aims to improve soil health, increase biological activity, and promote carbon sequestration in the state's soils. The program, overseen by the Department of Agriculture in consultation with the Department of Environmental Protection, includes establishing soil management guidelines and providing incentives for farmers. The program also establishes a grant for soil testing on urban agriculture sites, defined as city and suburban agriculture including backyard, rooftop, and balcony gardening.