THE VALUE OF SOIL IN U.S. POLICY

LARA BRYANT NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL

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Soil Health 101: Principles

Keep soil covered

Minimize disturbance

Increase plant diversity

Keep living roots growing year round

Integrate livestock into the system

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Federal Crop Insurance Indemnities

Next Step - Create crop insurance

pilot program that offers a

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Improved Soil Health Decreases Risk

Environmental Benefits

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