Senate Bill 326 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 that contain urease or nitrification inhibitors. Variable rate technology involves soil testing in small sections to apply fertilizers based on specific soil conditions. The bill outlines specific grant limits based on the type of activity, with maximum amounts set at $7 per acre for fertilizers, $8 per acre for variable rate technology, and $2 per acre for nutrient management plans, with an overall cap of $20,000 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, attestation of non-receipt of other funding, and documentation of completed activities. The program is designed to encourage sustainable agricultural practices by reducing nutrient loss, thereby promoting environmental stewardship within the farming community.