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CA Policy Wins: $74M Boosts Healthy Soils & Water Efficiency

By American Farmland Trust
CA Policy Wins: $74M Boosts Healthy Soils & Water Efficiency

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Key Takeaways

California’s new legislative actions and significant funding boost programs that enhance agricultural sustainability, focusing on healthy soils and efficient water use.

  • California invests in sustainable agriculture.
  • Healthy Soils Program receives $36 million.
  • Water efficiency gets $38 million boost.
  • Composting and cover cropping are promoted.
  • Irrigation upgrades are now better funded.

Why It Matters

These legislative successes offer a blueprint for other regions to foster sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring long-term environmental health and food security.

What to Do Next

Investigate your local or regional agricultural policies for similar funding and program opportunities to implement sustainable practices.

Recommended for: Agricultural policy makers, farmers, and environmental advocates interested in state-level support for sustainable farming practices.

American Farmland Trust's 2025 policy report highlights California legislative successes for sustainable agriculture, including $36 million for the Healthy Soils Program promoting composting and cover cropping, and $38 million for irrigation upgrades through the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program.

Source: farmland.org

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