Protecting Conservation Programs in Agriculture
I have been working to protect conservation program in the Farm Bill to ensure farmers and ranchers can meet the growing demand for food, fiber and fuel while remaining good stewards of our land. On-farm conservation techniques can pay dividends by using our precious water resources more efficiently, improving a farmer's bottom line through a reduction in fertilizer use, or improving tilling or grazing practices to reduce erosion and environmental impacts. This is why, in May 2011, I urged Senate appropriators and agriculture committee leadership to recognize express the importance of conservation programming and I will continue to let Washington know that Coloradans depend on the resources these programs protect.
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