Climate Action Now

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.

Email your representatives in Congress today. Urge them to pass a climate-smart farm bill now!

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Dear {contact_data~title} {contact_data~lastName},

I am writing to voice my strong opposition to the House Agriculture Committee's farm bill proposal. As your constituent, I urge you to vote in support of the Senate's draft and focus your efforts on protecting the Inflation Reduction Act's historic climate-smart conservation guardrails.

The House Agriculture Committee's farm bill framework would reallocate the IRA's historic funding for climate-smart conservation programs. These programs, as they currently stand, provide key financial support to farmers who are eager to implement climate-friendly farming practices and improve the health of their environments. The House's farm bill proposal would severely reduce farmers' access to these programs, despite the fact that current demand for them far exceeds available funding. It would also hinder our nation from making significant progress towards our climate goals.

We simply can't afford to miss this opportunity to protect our climate and provide for our producers; as such, I strongly urge you to concentrate your efforts towards passing an equitable and climate-smart farm bill.

Sincerely,

{user_data~First name} {user_data~Last name},
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