Establishes New Jersey Healthy Soils Program; establishes grant program for soil testing of urban agriculture sites; establishes Urban Agriculture Site Soil Testing Fund.
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This bill establishes the New Jersey Healthy Soils Program, aiming to improve soil health across the state. It creates a grant program specifically for soil testing at urban agriculture sites, funded through a dedicated Urban Agriculture Site Soil Testing Fund. The program’s goals include increasing soil organic matter, sequestering carbon, and promoting sustainable farming practices. The bill also updates existing funding streams to prioritize soil health initiatives.
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