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Organized By
The Largest Investment in Conservation Since
the Dust Bowl
Protect Ag Conservation is a coalition of 644 businesses, farms and groups, led by the National Wildlife Federation dedicated to empowering American agriculture to lead on climate.
About Us
Congress made a promise to America's farmers, ranchers, sportsmen and ag-centered businesses.
Last year, we fought to secure $20 billion in funding for extremely effective and popular Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Now, we’re going to bat to protect that hard-fought funding for climate-smart ag and to ensure that it is included in the 2023 Farm Bill. Our supporters have distinct perspectives from across the country and compelling stories to tell about the need for these transformative investments.
Conservation Programs
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works one-on-one with agricultural producers to deliver financial and technical assistance and develop a plan that includes conservation practices and activities to help solve on-farm resource issues.
Regional Conservation Partnership Program
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program partners with producers, landowners and communities to fund solutions to natural resource challenges. Read about some of the 2022 projects here.
Conservation Stewardship Program
Through the Conservation Stewardship Program, NRCS works with producers and landowners to outline and enhance existing efforts to improve the condition of their land.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program has two components. The first, Agricultural Land Easements, works with stakeholders to limit non-agricultural uses of croplands and grasslands through easements. The second, Wetland Reserve Easements, works with private and tribal landowners to protect, restore and enhance wetlands which have been previously degraded due to agricultural uses.
Conservation Technical Assistance Program
The Conservation Technical Assistance program provides farmers, ranchers and forestland owners with personalized advices, resources and information to help them conserve, maintain, and restore natural resources on their land.
Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Quantification
These USDA and Farm Service Agency initiatives will help quantify the climate impact of Conservation Reserve Program contracts and adjust the program to improve climate outcomes.
Conservation Programs
When it passed a year ago, The Inflation Reduction Act was a huge victory for the climate and for farmers working to steward their land. Today, the IRA gives us a chance to win a similar, massive victory as the Farm Bill is reauthorized. Congress can secure that victory by protecting IRA spending in the next Farm Bill, and by giving farmers across the country a bigger, permanent pot of funds to help them build resilience in their operations. Farmers are ready to continue their good work, it's time for Congress to build on the success of the IRA and provide robust conservation funding in the Farm Bill.
Jesse Womack, Sustainable Agriculture Advocate
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