; (B) enhance agricultural resilience and the capacity to mitigate and adapt to climate change; (C) protect biodiversity; and (D) increase economic opportunities in farming and rural communities. (2) Collaboration In establishing and maintaining the network described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall collaborate with climate hubs of the Department of Agriculture and extension programs to share research findings and translate research findings into educational, outreach, and technical assistance materials for agricultural producers, including through cooperative agreements. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. 3. Best practices guidance for solar energy land management (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (referred to in this section as the Secretary ), in collaboration with the Secretary of Energy (including the Solar Energy Technologies Office) and the national office of the rural development mission area of the Department of Agriculture, shall— (1) develop both national and regionally relevant guidance on best practices for protection of soil health and productivity during the siting, construction, operation, and decommissioning of solar energy systems on agricultural land, which shall include— (A) guidance for— (i) soil carbon and soil health; (ii) water management; (iii) vegetation management, including types of plants best suited for pollinators; and (iv) other practices, as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Agriculture; and (B) regional considerations for each type of guidance described in clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A)