北达科他州启动了一个650万美元的方案,向农民支付将边缘土地转为草地、提高土壤、野生生物和水健康的费用。 North Dakota launched a $6.5 million program to pay farmers to convert marginal land to grass, boosting soil, wildlife, and water health.

北达科他州州长凯利·阿姆斯特朗于2026年1月29日启动了650万美元的遗产土壤健康和生境方案,向将边际耕地改为常年草原的农民提供财政奖励。 North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong launched the $6.5 million Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program on January 29, 2026, offering financial incentives to farmers who convert marginal cropland to perennial grass. 该试点方案由户外遗产基金和合作伙伴供资,提供租金支付、种子分担成本、作物保险折扣和任择公共准入奖励。 Funded by the Outdoor Heritage Fund and partners, the pilot program provides rental payments, seeding cost-sharing, crop insurance discounts, and optional public access incentives. 它最初针对10 000英亩土地,目的是改善Prairie Pothoole区域的土壤健康、野生生物生境和水质。 Targeting up to 10,000 acres initially, it aims to improve soil health, wildlife habitat, and water quality in the Prairie Pothole region. 申请于2月2日和3月27日开放,3月27日关闭,可能根据结果和供资情况扩大申请范围。 Applications open February 2 and close March 27, with potential expansion based on results and funding.