The DALCI Act reestablishes a federal program to help farmers and landowners in the Driftless Area—a region spanning parts of the Midwest—adopt climate-friendly farming and conservation practices. The bill directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide financial and technical assistance to producers who implement practices like maintaining year-round ground cover to prevent erosion, managing forests and grasslands for carbon storage and wildlife habitat, and restoring cold-water streams for trout habitat. The program also supports grassroots partnerships that educate farmers about soil health and sustainable grazing practices. The initiative is funded at $5 million annually for five years, from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and focuses on improving water quality, reducing flood risk, and combating climate impacts while supporting working agricultural lands.
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