Healthy Soils Program
WHAT IS HSP?
The Healthy Soils Program provides financial incentives directly to California growers and ranchers to implement conservation management practices that sequester carbon, reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs), and improve soil health
ON-FARM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
- Mulching
- Compost Application
- Herbaceous and Woody Plantings
- Cover Cropping
- No/Reduced Tillage
BENEFITS
- Improves plant health
- Supports wildlife habitats
- Reduces greenhouse gases and sequesters soil carbon
- Reduces soil erosion and on-farm dust
- Improves water and air quality
- Increases soil water-holding capacity
Land Nourishment Initiative HSP NOFO
Practice Payment Scenarios, Rates, Requirements, and Implementation Guidelines
TECHNICAL ASSISITANCE
The Colusa Indian Community Council has partnered with Colusa County Resource District to provide free technical assistance for all applicants. If you are in need of TA, please contact Colusa Resource District at the number and email below, or visit their website at www.colusarcd.com
Tucker Bennett
Natural Resource Coordinator
Phone: (530) 501-8159 Email: bennett@colusarcd.org
APPLY
To apply for this funding opportunity, you will need to create an account and complete the application provided at the link below. Physical, paper, or email applications will not be accepted or considered.
For any issues or concerns, please email agprograms@colusa-nsn.gov