NFU Statement: Salazar to Lead Interior Department — 12|18|08
Friday, January 16, 2009
Environment
Family farmers and ranchers have historically been our best soil and water conservationists when given the economic incentives and flexibility to do so.
National Farmers Union supports conservation programs that are good for the environment, reward stewardship of land and water resources, discourage speculative development of fragile land resources, strengthen family farming, and enhance rural communities. Government conservation programs should be funded at levels that will ensure continued protection of our nation’s soil and water resources. 
