Appropriates $1.75 million in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to establish and fund a program in the Division of Soil and Water Conservation to provide a subsidy of $5/acre to crop insurance premiums for farmers planting cover crops. Limits fund to farmers where the establishment of the cover crop complies with best practices and the acerage enrolled in the program is not part of any other federal conservation program. Requires the Department to consult with a working group of farmers, agricultural organizations, and conservation organizations in implementing the subsidy. Effective July 1, 2022.
Bill Summaries: H1152 ENCOURAGE COVER CROPS/INSURANCE SUBSIDY.
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Bill H 1152 (2021-2022)Summary date: May 31 2022 - View Summary