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03/15/12 - More Ways to Protect Wildlife through the 2012 Farm Bill: Sodsaver and Conservation Compliance are two common sense provisions that will protect wildlife habitat and use taxpayer dollars wisely.  Read NWF's latest blog to learn more: Wildlife and the Farm Bill Part 2

03/01/12 - House Agriculture Committee Announces Field Hearings on Reauthorization of the Farm Bill: Chairman Frank Lucas of the House Committee on Agriculture announced a series of field hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill that will take place throughout March and April.  Follow our link to the House Agriculture Committee website to view a schedule of upcoming hearings: Schedule of Field Hearings for 2012 Farm Bill

02/28/12 - Senate Agriculture Committee Holds Conservation Hearing: On Tuesday, February 28^th, the Senate Agriculture Committee conducted a hearing on "Strengthening Conservation through the US Farm Bill." The hearing was the second held by the Senate Agriculture Committee as it moves towards reauthorization of the Farm Bill.  The hearing was divided into two panels; the witnesses on the first panel were the heads of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA), while the second panel included three farmers and three representatives from national non-profit organizations.  All of the witnesses testified to the value of Farm Bill conservation programs and made a compelling case about the importance of conservation, and the fact that conservation works on the landscape.  A major theme throughout the hearing was the need to focus on program simplification, consolidation, and streamlining, particularly in the current fiscal climate.  There was also considerable, discussion around the future of the Conservation Reserve Program particularly given the large number of acres that are expiring this year.  Written testimony submitted to the committee is available through this link: Strengthening Conservation Through the 2012 Farm Bill

02/23/12 - What does the Farm Bill have to do with Wildlife: NWF Blogger Lara Bryant explains the Farm Bill and Wildlife connection.  Read the blog here: Farm Bill and Wildlife Part 1

09/09/11 - National Wildlife Federation Working with Farmers and Ranchers for 2012 Farm Bill: Julie Sibbing, Director of Agricultural Programs for the National Wildlife Federation, visited Oklahoma to talk with Congressman Frank Lucas's people on the importance of conservation in the 2012 Farm Bill.  Read about it here: Oklahoma Farm Report Interview with Julie Sibbing