By increasing conservation funding now in the budget bill we can finally address the overwhelming demand from landowners and the public for more conservation spending. Tell them it is critical to increase funding for the Farmland Protection Program, Conservation Reserve Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Wetlands Reserve Program and Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program in the budget this year to make sure no farmer or rancher who wants to enroll in these programs is turned away. This site has your delegations e-mail addresses, phone and fax numbers. Ask to speak to the member's Agricultural Legislative Assistant. Explain to the Legislative Assistant that agricultural conservation programs are important to you and they are making a difference in your community.
More money is needed though to make sure every farmer or rancher can enroll in the programs.
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