1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov January 25, 2022Farm Bill Primer: Conservation TitleThe conservation title of a farm bill generally contains reauthorizations, amendments, and new programs that encourage farmers and ranchers to voluntarily implement resource-conserving practices on private land. Star
2、ting in 1985, farm bills have broadened the conservation agenda to include addressing multiple natural resource concerns. Although the number of conservation programs has increased and techniques to address resource problems continue to emerge, the basic approach has remained unchanged: provide fina
3、ncial and technical assistance to implement conservation systems supported by education and research programs. As Congress begins the process of authorizing the next farm bill, areas of possible interest in the conservation title may include funding for programs, climate strategies for the agricultu
4、ral sector, the backlog of unfunded applications, compliance provisions, and program flexibility. Conservation Program Portfolio Conservation programs are administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and can be grouped into the following categories: working land programs, land retiremen