The farm bill has been delayed for nearly 4 months, leaving many Americans wondering what’s next for conservation programs. In 2023, nearly $400 million was awarded to farmers through conservation programs thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. These programs are popular and present a tremendous opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
The Senate Agriculture Committee's farm bill framework would improve accessibility to these conservation programs, especially for small farms. Furthermore, it would allow states to select high-priority conservation practices that advances its state-wide and local climate adaptation plans. The Senate's farm bill proposal also permanently allocates funding from the IRA to climate-smart practices.
By contrast, the House Agriculture Committee proposes removing the climate-smart requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act's funding, instead funding conservation programs that may actually harm our climate.
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