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NACD Applauds House Ag Committee's Passage of 2013 Farm Bill
Thu, 16 May 2013 10:23:56 CDT
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) applauds Chairman Lucas and Ranking Member Peterson for their hard work in passing a strong framework for the 2013 Farm Bill. The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (FARRM Act) demonstrates bipartisan recognition and appreciation for the significant value of locally-led conservation in supporting America's long-term environmental and economic stability.
"The FARRM Act is a balanced plan that recognizes the critical value of locally-led conservation at the landscape scale," said NACD President Earl Garber. "NACD looks forward to continuing to work closely with members of the House and Senate throughout the Farm Bill process to ensure a strong final version of the Bill that protects critical conservation program funding and increases conservation program efficiency and ease of use for producers."
Producers deserve to have a long-term framework in place to effectively and efficiently manage their land, resources and business for the years ahead. Not only do Farm Bill conservation programs play a key role in supporting clean air, clean water and productive soils, they also help producers avoid unnecessary regulation, and support our nation's long-term economic and food security. The FAARM Act includes important reform measures to provide cost-savings while increasing efficiencies and best management tools to care for our natural resources.
"The value of the Farm Bill stretches far beyond rural America from our national food security, to the health of our economy, and to the conservation of the land, air and water we rely on every day," said Garber.
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