Minnesota

Program	Healthy Soils Program
Description of Program	Sets long-term soil health goals for MN famers. The bill would call for at least 50% of farmers to use soil health practices by 2030 and 100% by 2035. The bill would allow farmers to receive up to $15,000 in grants, $12,500 in direct payments for cropping practices and $17,500 in direct payments for managed rotational grazing.
Agricultural System Focus	Crop, Livestock
Implementation Process	Local USDA NCRS Service Center will provide eligible landowners cost-share assistance to plant cover crops
Agency Managing the Program	Local USDA NCRS
Verification Process	Unclear
Is it providing an incentive?	Yes
Incentive Type	To be determined
Link for more information	https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/sessiondaily/Story/15630