Engage producers and professionals in soil health planning ad increase the number of producers implementing soil healthpractices

The Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $371,985.20 cooperative agreement to the O'ahu Resource Conservation and Development Council from July 30, 2021 through June 30, 2024. The award will support efforts to engage agricultural producers and professionals in soil health planning and increase the number implementing soil health practices in Hawaii.

This cooperative agreement is being conducted under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA 10.902 program. This program aims to provide conservation technical assistance to private landowners, tribes, and other organizations through a network of conservation professionals to support conservation efforts. Funds from this award will allow the O'ahu Resource Conservation and Development Council to directly assist Hawaii agricultural stakeholders in adopting soil health best practices through planning and implementation support.