Delaware Healthy Soils Policy
Legislative Status Update
Updates in 2023
HB220 [LS] An Act proposing an amendment to Article I of the Delaware Constitution relating to protecting Delaware’s natural resources; includes right to healthy soil – introduced 6/1/2023
Updates in 2022
HB297 [LS], Creation of the Agricultural Opportunities Act; “[p]rovide a socially disadvantaged farmer, military veteran farmer, or beginning farmer with the basic skills to operate agricultural land profitably with a primary focus on regenerating the soil, ecosystem, and local community” – stalled in committee
Updates in 2021
None
House Committee
Senate Committee
State Universities & Researchers
- Delaware State College: Land-grant university
- University of Delaware: Land-grant university
Agricultural Organizations & Technical Assistance:
Education & Advocacy Groups
Unknown
Last Update 01/12/2023
Questions?
Contact Delaware@healthysoilspolicy.org