Maine eyes creation of new soil health program
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry would administer the program with input from the University of Maine and University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
Published: Mar. 8, 2021 at 9:13 AM EST
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - The Maine Legislature is considering a proposal to establish a statewide healthy soil program.
Democatic State Sen. Stacy Brenner of Scarborough proposed the bill, which was the subject to a public hearing on March 4.
The proposal would establish the “Maine Healthy Soils Program,” which would provide resources and education and help farmers with maintaining soil health.
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry would administer the program with input from the University of Maine and University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
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