Summary/Abstract
This bill would bolster agriculture and climate research and incentive programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It would incentivize soil health practices through crop insurance discounts and a new soil health grant program for States and Tribes. The bill would also increase funding for LAMP and ACEP and amend the tax code to reward the sale of permanent conservation easements and farm property to socially disadvantaged farmers. The bill also has provisions for supporting pasture-based livestock systems, investing in on-farm energy initiatives, and reducing food waste.