"The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is earmarking $700 million to aid farmers wanting to pursue” regenerative” practices, which typically include a reduction in chemical inputs, government officials said on Wednesday.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a press conference that the money was part of the Trump administration’s commitment to “prioritizing the health of our country.”
“We all know we’re at a point where we must do something to correct the chronic health problems that Americans face,” Rollins said. The “farmer first” pilot program will specifically support regenerative agriculture with a goal of “protecting and improving the health of our soil”.
The program will “make our farms more productive, our land healthier and our water cleaner,” Rollins said."
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