Section 2-1901 - [Effective 7/1/2031] General consideration(a)(1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(2) "Healthy soils" means the continuing capacity of soil to: (i) Function as a biological system;(ii) Increase soil organic matter;(iii) Improve soil structure and water and nutrient holding capacity; and(iv) Sequester carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.(3) "Program" means the Maryland Healthy Soils Program.(b) There is a Maryland Healthy Soils Program.(c) The purpose of the Program is to:(1) Improve the health, yield, and profitability of the soils of the State;(2) Increase biological activity and carbon sequestration in the soils of the State by promoting practices based on emerging soil science, including planting mixed cover crops, adopting no-till or low-till farming practices, and rotation grazing; and(3) Promote widespread use of healthy soils practices among farmers in the State.(d) To carry out the purposes of the Program, the Department shall:(1) Provide incentives, including research, education, technical assistance, and, subject to available funding, financial assistance, to farmers to implement farm management practices that contribute to healthy soils; and(2) Determine whether the Program may be implemented in a manner to enhance other State and federal programs that provide financial assistance to farmers.