TAMPA, Fla. — The federal government is highlighting a billion-dollar fund aimed at helping farmers adopt regenerative farming practices.
It’s an approach supporters say could reduce the use of pesticides while improving soil and water quality.
The funding is part of an effort to encourage farming methods that can produce healthier food while protecting the environment.
Regenerative farming is already being used by some Florida growers.
At Fat Beet Farms in Tampa, the approach includes growing organic crops, using natural pest control, collecting rainwater and relying on solar energy.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says regenerative farming can help improve water quality and soil health.
Supporters say healthier soil can also help farmers grow more fruits and vegetables.
The initiative comes as consumers and farmers continue to look for ways to reduce pesticide exposure and make food production more sustainable.
For Florida farms already using regenerative practices, the new federal funding could provide additional support to expand those efforts.
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