| Utah is known throughout the world for its scenic treasures, and helping to preserve Utah’s natural beauty continues to be one of my top priorities. I have worked to protect our environment by ensuring our laws and policies are based on sound science and promote new and innovative environmentally friendly technologies.
The West — and Utah in particular — faces unique environmental challenges that require responsible and innovative solutions. We must act to protect our natural resources in a way that promotes cleaner air, water, and soil, while supporting Utah’s economy.
A critical component of preserving our natural resources is ensuring that we adopt forward-thinking policies for the agriculture industry. It is time for our nation to move beyond the stale farm policies of the past, which tend to focus on a few commodity crops. Congress needs to shape an agricultural policy for all farmers, giving them a strong safety net, building stronger rural communities, and providing more support for conservation programs. |
