State Soil Health Policy Map
The US state soil health policy map is a crowd-sourced policy tracker designed to support the growth of healthy soil and related policies by sharing frameworks and lessons learned.
Why Adopt Soil Health Policy?
Extreme Weather Resilience
Reduce crop loss and soil erosion during floods and drought
Improved Soil Fertility
Builds soil for continued agricultural production for future generations
Support Farmers
Healthier soils require less inputs and lead to healthier working conditions
27 out of 50 U.S. States
enacted Soil Health Programs as of Feb 10, 2024
Impacts 500 Million Acres of Farmland
These 27 states include 51% of U.S. farm acreage
Reaches Over 200 Million People
These 27 states encompass 63% of U.S. population
16 States
Created State Agencies that Guide Soil Health Programs
9 States
Empowered State Agencies to Create Soil Health Programs
The Team
Meet our Team of Advocates
Steven K
Lead Healthy Soils Advocate
Isabelle J
New Mexico Policy Advocate
Calla Rose O
Consulting Partner