Lara Bryant - Soil
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Soil health is important for agricultural productivity and environmental protection but U.S. policy does not adequately recognize its value. The author argues for creating a federal crop insurance pilot program that offers premium discounts for those using cover crops to improve soil health, as this would decrease risks and costs while providing environmental benefits such as reduced erosion and increased carbon sequestration.
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Lara Bryant - Soil
- 1. THE VALUE OF SOIL IN U.S. POLICY LARA BRYANT NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL
- 3. Image: USDA
- 4. Soil Health 101: Principles Keep soil covered Minimize disturbance Increase plant diversity Keep living roots growing year round Integrate livestock into the system
- 7. Next Step - Create crop insurance pilot program that offers a premium discount for cover crop use Improved Soil Health Decreases Risk