Colorado Revised Statutes Title 35. Agriculture § 35-73-104. Program development--programs, grants, systems, and inventories and platforms

(a) A grant program for eligible entities to engage in soil health activities;

(b) A system for monitoring the agricultural, environmental, or economic benefits of soil health practices as demonstrated by implementation experience, research projects, demonstration projects, or soil health activities;

(c) A state soil health inventory and platform;

(d) A soil health testing program; and

(e) Other programs the department deems appropriate or necessary to promote soil health practices.

(2)(a) In establishing programs in accordance with subsection (1) of this section, the department may prioritize the establishment of programs based on its determination of agricultural producer need and support, the availability of money and staffing, emerging areas of scientific inquiry and research, the degree of environmental benefits, or other considerations deemed appropriate to promote soil health practices.

(b) The department shall not make a grant unless the advisory committee approves the grant, including the amount, recipient, and purpose.

(a) Eligible entities to participate in the soil health program; or

(b) Nonparticipating entities to implement soil health practices.