The Saving Our Interconnected Lives Act would amend the farm bill to encourage producers to voluntarily conserve soil and wildlife habitat on their land.
The bill would prioritize applications for projects that address both concerns under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Conservation Stewardship Program.
It would also increase financial incentives for farmers using soil and habitat conservation practices.
“At the current federal reimbursement rate, many landowners cannot afford to cover the upfront cost of implementing conservation practices,” said Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA-26).
