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Communicating the Economic Benefits of ConservationUpdated 10/16/2008
Maine NRCS recently participated in Maine Farm Days, an agricultural exhibition designed to educate the public about agriculture on a working dairy farm. NRCS hosted a conservation wagon tour around the farm, where participants learned about conservation practices. One stop along the tour emphasized the economics of natural resources conservation. Displays were produced to show conservation benefits and costs at the farm, state, and national levels. Three broad topics were addressed: the fertilizer value of manure on Maine dairy farms; the economic benefits to Maine of keeping lakes free of pollutants; and the economic benefits and costs to the nation of the EQIP program. Specific key points emphasized during the wagon tour included:
Describing the effects of conservation in dollar terms can help the public grasp its importance. Contact Information:
John Long, USDA-NRCS Maine |
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