Farmers and ranchers strongly support increased investments in climate-smart conservation and USDA conservation programs, according to a new poll from the National Wildlife Federation. The polling, which surveyed over 500 farmers and ranchers across the country, found broad support for continuing and increasing funding for climate-smart agriculture conservation programs.
“Farmers, ranchers, and landowners are experts in stewarding their land and have a critical role to play in conserving water, protecting soil health, and creating and maintaining habitat for pollinators and wildlife,” said Aviva Glaser, senior director of agricultural policy at the National Wildlife Federation. “This polling shows that voluntary conservation programs are broadly supported by farmers and ranchers, who want to see increased investment in funding for these critical programs. As Congress negotiates a Farm Bill extension, we have an opportunity to listen to farmers by protecting the climate-smart funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and moving it permanently into the Farm Bill conservation baseline.”
Findings from the poll include:
Methodology:
These findings reflect the preliminary results of a national National Wildlife Federation survey conducted by Trust In Food between December 6, 2.024 and December 12, 2024 with 506 farmer responses.
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