Assembly Bill 310 establishes a nutrient loss reduction grant program administered by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The program aims to provide financial assistance to farmers for purchasing enhanced efficiency fertilizer products, implementing variable rate technology, or preparing nutrient management plans. Enhanced efficiency fertilizers include controlled-release or slow-release formulations and products containing urease or nitrification inhibitors. Variable rate technology involves soil testing in small sections and applying fertilizers based on the results. The bill outlines specific grant limits: up to $7 per acre for enhanced efficiency fertilizers, $8 per acre for variable rate technology, and $2 per acre for nutrient management plans, with a maximum of $20,000 in grants per recipient per year.

Additionally, the bill allows agricultural retailers to apply for grants on behalf of farmers and permits DATCP to request various information from grant applicants, including contact details, attestations regarding other funding, and documentation of completed activities. The program is designed to encourage sustainable agricultural practices by reducing nutrient loss, thereby benefiting both farmers and the environment.