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NACD Supports Temporary Grazing on CRP Land
Mon, 16 May 2011 16:26:31 CDT
Concerned with the impact of recent extreme flooding and drought conditions across the United States, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) President Gene Schmidt sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Bruce Nelson supporting the temporary use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) lands, as long as a conservation management plan is in use.
"Recent flooding and drought conditions have had major impacts on grazing lands across large portions of the country," said Schmidt. "Some producers in hard-hit areas are in desperate need of grazing acreage, and would benefit through the emergency use of CRP lands."
FSA rules allow for the temporary and/or emergency use of CRP lands while using a conservation management plan during certain weather events.
"We support FSA's efforts to allow CRP land-use decisions to be handled at the local level, based on proper management plans and local environmental conditions," Schmidt continued.
To view the full letter sent by the National Association of Conservation Districts to the FSA, click on the PDF file link below.
01555_FSA_CRP_emergency_grazing_letter_5-16-11.pdf
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