Today’s quick hits, August 29, 2019

Healthy soil to combat climate change (Pew): Many states are proposing new soil management policies that offer incentives and support for farmers who want to build soil that will be resilient to the effects of climate change.

Pushing for pea protein (Cargill): Cargill has invested another $75 million in a company that produces pea protein, a leading component of meat alternatives.

José Andrés sued (Washington Post): A lawsuit filed by a bartender employed at a New York restaurant owned by Nobel Peace Prize nominee José Andrés alleges that the restaurateur violated wage laws.