Federal Govt. Awards $19.6M To Hemp Cultivation Initiative For Climate-Smart Water, Soil, Wildlife Conservation Effort
The National Hemp Association (NHA) has been awarded $19.6 million by the United States Department Of Agriculture (USDA) to lead a pioneering project. The project aims to protect the Chesapeake Bay Watershed through climate-smart industrial hemp cultivation.
This initiative, funded by the USDA’s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), aligns with critical conservation efforts targeting water quality, soil health and wildlife habitat protection.
The project, expected to cover up to 5,000 acres annually, will move forward once the Project Partnership Agreement is finalized.
Environmental Impact: Sustainable Farming To Reduce Pollution
Hemp cultivation practices like crop rotation, nutrient management and no-till farming are intended to mitigate nutrient runoff. Also, pesticide contamination and soil erosion will be monitored and reduced, supporting the health of …