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NY A11111
Bill
Status
6/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Didi Barrett
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the state soil and water conservation committee to establish a Columbia/Dutchess carbon farming pilot project to study carbon sequestration potential of various farming practices in Columbia and Dutchess counties.
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Project shall be jointly administered by soil and water conservation districts in both counties and limited to five farms selected through an open application process, with at least one farm utilizing composted manure spreading followed by cover crop planting.
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Requires baseline soil testing for carbon content at project start and follow-up soil testing every six months to measure carbon content and water holding capacity throughout the pilot period.
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Eligible reimbursement costs include composted manure and cover crop seed, with preference given to purchasing composted manure from a single vendor when possible.
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Act takes effect immediately and expires two years after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Establishes a Columbia/Dutchess carbon farming pilot project to study the carbon sequestration potential of a range of farming practices in Columbia and Dutchess counties, including, but not limited to, those practices already promoted by the state; and provides for the repeal of such program upon expiration thereof.
Last Action
substituted by s9053
6/19/2018