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NACD Highlights Value of Conservation Programs in Mitigating Disasters
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:29:18 CST
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) submitted testimony for the record in today's Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing, titled: "Drought, Fire and Freeze: The Economics of Disasters for America's Agricultural Producers." The hearing examined weather disasters' crippling effects on agriculture, underscoring the need to pass disaster relief and a new five-year Farm Bill.
"Conservation programs help producers make their operations more resilient," said NACD President Earl Garber. "By mitigating the effects of disasters and preventing longer-term harm to the land and other precious natural resources, conservation technical assistance, Farm Bill programs, and other proactive measures help producers stay on their feet when disasters strike. Conservation measures pay dividends beyond disaster payments and offer confidence to crop insurance providers. From droughts to hurricanes and freezes to wildfires, such extreme events can have a paralyzing effect on the entire agricultural industry, local economies, and our natural resource base. Proactive conservation planning and implementation on the ground sustains agriculture from year to year, increasing efficiency and cost savings for producers."
Click here to read NACD's full testimony for the record.
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