Why Farm Policy Matters
America's farmers, ranchers and forest landowners manage more than half our nation's land, so agriculture dramatically shapes the environment.
We work with landowners to develop approaches that balance the needs of agriculture with the environment.
Landowners can produce a huge bounty of food and energy — as well as clean air, water and wildlife habitat.
Wrap-up: Farm Bill 2008
After many months of wrangling, Congress finally passed the 2008 Farm Bill, overriding the President's veto. The law expands conservation initiatives and funding.
Posted: 09-Oct-2009; Updated: 05-Aug-2008
