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American Farmland Trust Calls on New Agriculture Secretary to Develop New U.S. Farm Polic
Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns, the newly designated secretary of Agriculture, will have an unprecedented opportunity to shape current and future U.S. farm policy, according to Ralph Grossi, president of American Farmland Trust.
American Farmland Trust Calls on New Agriculture Secretary to Develop New U.S. Farm Policy
12/2/2004 12:08:00 PM
To: National Desk and Agriculture Reporter
Contact: Gary Kozel, 202-251-0220, Lani Sinclair, 301-270-9347, Jimmy Daukas, 202-331-7300, ext. 3042, all for the American Farmland Trust
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns, the newly designated secretary of Agriculture, will have an unprecedented opportunity to shape current and future U.S. farm policy, according to Ralph Grossi, president of American Farmland Trust.
"We believe that Governor Johann's experience with Nebraska's agriculture producers and his many farm trade missions can help develop new policies that enable more farmers to manage risk, create new markets at home and abroad, reward environmental stewardship, give consumers healthier food choices, and provide more return to the taxpayer," Grossi said.
"We especially are hopeful that he will lead the effort to reform U.S. farm policy with the next farm bill. With his leadership, we can craft a bill that is a win-win for agriculture and the environment as well as farmers and consumers. We can have a vibrant, diverse agriculture sector with well-managed, working farms and ranches that help create clean water, wildlife habitat, strong rural communities, healthy local food, and increased trade.
"We also look to his direction in securing full funding and implementation of all farm and ranch conservation programs, including the Conservation Security Program through the USDA at the state and local levels.
"We welcome Governor Johanns to Washington and look forward to working with him on an economically and environmentally sustainable future for working farms and ranches."
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American Farmland Trust is a non-profit organization whose mission is to stop the loss of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment.
http://www.usnewswire.com/
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/© 2004 U.S. Newswire 202-347-2770/
12/2/2004 12:08:00 PM
To: National Desk and Agriculture Reporter
Contact: Gary Kozel, 202-251-0220, Lani Sinclair, 301-270-9347, Jimmy Daukas, 202-331-7300, ext. 3042, all for the American Farmland Trust
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns, the newly designated secretary of Agriculture, will have an unprecedented opportunity to shape current and future U.S. farm policy, according to Ralph Grossi, president of American Farmland Trust.
"We believe that Governor Johann's experience with Nebraska's agriculture producers and his many farm trade missions can help develop new policies that enable more farmers to manage risk, create new markets at home and abroad, reward environmental stewardship, give consumers healthier food choices, and provide more return to the taxpayer," Grossi said.
"We especially are hopeful that he will lead the effort to reform U.S. farm policy with the next farm bill. With his leadership, we can craft a bill that is a win-win for agriculture and the environment as well as farmers and consumers. We can have a vibrant, diverse agriculture sector with well-managed, working farms and ranches that help create clean water, wildlife habitat, strong rural communities, healthy local food, and increased trade.
"We also look to his direction in securing full funding and implementation of all farm and ranch conservation programs, including the Conservation Security Program through the USDA at the state and local levels.
"We welcome Governor Johanns to Washington and look forward to working with him on an economically and environmentally sustainable future for working farms and ranches."
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American Farmland Trust is a non-profit organization whose mission is to stop the loss of productive farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment.
http://www.usnewswire.com/
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/© 2004 U.S. Newswire 202-347-2770/
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