Down on the Farm: March 2008
The Farm Bill: What Does it Really Mean?
Because 52% of the total land area of the United States is used for agricultural purposes, it is appropriate that the Farm Bill represents the largest single federal investment to conservation on private land. These programs - like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) - provide a tremendous societal and economic benefit to all Americans in the form of improved soil and water quality, healthy fish and wildlife habitat, enhanced forest/wildlife benefit, rural economic stimulus, and quality recreational opportunities. Just think, without a Farm Bill Conservation Title, we would have
- 13.5 million fewer pheasants
- 450 million tons of topsoil disappearing every year
- 2.2 million fewer ducks
- 170,000 additional miles of unprotected streams
- 40 million fewer acres of wildlife habitat
- 48 million more tons of carbon dioxide to breathe.
Because the Farm Bill's Conservation Title is so important, we need Farm Bill legislation passed now. These programs are important to wildlife and they improve our air, water and other natural resources. Let your elected officials know how important conservation is to you. Contact information can be found at www.PheasantsForever.org/page/LegislativeAction.
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