FACA Releases Climate Recommendations for U.S. Farm Bill
Includes investments in conservation, rural development, and research
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Eric Bontrager
The Nature Conservancy
Phone: 703-887-0559
Email: eric.bontrager@tnc.org
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) released its recommendations for the upcoming Farm Bill, outlining a series of policies and investments that could help reduce emissions and boost economic opportunities throughout the food and agriculture chain.
FACA, of which The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a founding member, brings together a diverse coalition that includes farmers, ranchers, forest owners, agribusinesses, manufacturers, the food and innovation sector, state governments, higher education associations, sportsmen and sportswomen, and environmental advocates.
The following is a statement by Darci Vetter, Global Head of Policy at TNC:
“America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest owners are critical to our economy and way of life. And central to their livelihoods are the lands on which they depend. But like so many of our natural spaces, those lands are threatened by a changing climate. The Farm Bill is perhaps the best opportunity to build these lands’ climate resiliency and make them and those who tend to them part of the solution.
“The Nature Conservancy believes a robust Farm Bill that invests in climate-smart policies and practices will lead to better outcomes for people and nature. Lawmakers made incredible strides in the 2018 Farm Bill with more investment in land conservation, sustainable agriculture, soil health, and other practices that will lead to more resilient landscapes across the country.
“As lawmakers prepare to write the next Farm Bill, we join our fellow FACA members in asking them to build on the progress made five years ago to conserve the vitality of America’s agriculture, food, and forestry sectors in a changing climate.”
The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable. Working in more than 70 countries and territories, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
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