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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
premium discount for cover crop
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Improved Soil Health Decreases Risk
Environmental Benefits
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LBRYANT@NRDC.ORG
TWITTER:
@LARASBRYANT
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