Relating to: creating a nutrient loss reduction grant program. (FE)

SB 326 creates a state grant program to help farms reduce nutrient runoff into waterways. It provides financial assistance covering up to $7 per acre for purchasing specialized fertilizers, $8 per acre for soil-testing technology, or $2 per acre for developing nutrient management plans. Farms can apply for grants covering these specific practices, with a yearly limit of $20,000 per farm. Agricultural retailers may also apply on behalf of farms. The program aims to support cost-effective methods that minimize fertilizer waste and protect water quality.