Contemplating Conservation
Jimmy Webb
Producer/Leary, Ga
The National Cotton Council always has worked with Congress and the Administration to see that conservation programs work for cotton producers. That includes helping develop farm policy, fighting budget battles on Capitol Hill and providing input on USDA's program administration.
Why should the industry pay more attention to conservation programs?
Of the total 2008 farm bill expenditures, nine and a half percent was designated for commodity programs and seven percent for conservation programs. With more conservation funds available, it makes economic sense to look at these programs. Besides, many cotton producers are now employing practices that would make them eligible to receive financial assistance when utilizing these programs. I believe we should educate ourselves on these programs so we can maximize our on-farm/environmental improvements and operational investment. We need to establish the type of relationships with our local Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel that we have with our Farm Service Agency offices.
source : cottonfarming
Jimmy Webb
Producer/Leary, Ga
The National Cotton Council always has worked with Congress and the Administration to see that conservation programs work for cotton producers. That includes helping develop farm policy, fighting budget battles on Capitol Hill and providing input on USDA's program administration.
Why should the industry pay more attention to conservation programs?
Of the total 2008 farm bill expenditures, nine and a half percent was designated for commodity programs and seven percent for conservation programs. With more conservation funds available, it makes economic sense to look at these programs. Besides, many cotton producers are now employing practices that would make them eligible to receive financial assistance when utilizing these programs. I believe we should educate ourselves on these programs so we can maximize our on-farm/environmental improvements and operational investment. We need to establish the type of relationships with our local Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel that we have with our Farm Service Agency offices.
source : cottonfarming
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