I believe the federal government actually sort of does do this currently, although it's more just that they pay you to not farm the land rather than actively repair it. This was a few years ago, some folks in Missouri told me that they were getting some income this way. I'm ~80% sure it was a federal and not a state or local program, and no idea what it is called.

this is real. check out Indigo Ag

Late reply, but yes I am aware of Indigo Ag. Will see if they can deliver on their goals. I am dubious