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Urging Congress to Consider Environmental and Conservation Impacts of New Farm Bill

By American Farmland Trust | Published: March 15, 2012

PRESS RELEASE Washington, D.C.—American Farmland Trust (AFT) urged Congress to consider the environmental impacts of farm safety-net reform and reiterated key AFT policy positions in support of a strong and equitable farm support system.  The group’s comments came in response to the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, “Risk Management and Commodities in the 2012 Farm Bill.” [...]

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    “Changes in the 2012 Farm Bill appear both likely and may be significant, if not radical. Our country’s economic situation will be the most significant driver and agent of change in the 2012 Farm Bill.” — Jon Scholl, President, American Farmland Trust