Earlier in February, Land Core Co-Founders Aria and Harley joined Michael Dimock on Roots of Change’s “Flipping the Table” podcast to discuss how their business backgrounds shape Land Core’s approach to federal soil health policy. The episode digs into how market-based tools and incentives can drive resilient land management and why soil health resonates with bipartisan stakeholders.
Read MoreOn Friday, February 13, 2026, House Agriculture Committee Republicans released the text of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, a draft of the long-overdue farm bill that has the potential to significantly shape US agriculture, conservation, funding, and research policy for the next five years. What follows is a brief summary, organized by Farm Bill Title, of key sections impacting soil health and resilient agriculture systems.
Read MoreComplete this Google Form to sign on to the Letter of Support for the SOIL HEALTH Practices Act.
The letter advocates for USDA to oversee research on the risk reduction associated with cover cropping, reduced tillage, diversified rotations, managed grazing, and other soil health practices over a 3-5 year timeline. If the research indicates reduced risk, USDA would be required to recommend appropriate discounts or incentives for producers.
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