The 2023 Farm Bill: How Land Trust Leaders Can Best Advocate
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About This Webinar
The federal Farm Bill, which funds farmland preservation and conservation practices on farms, is up for renewal in 2023. You have the opportunity to advocate for funding and technical programs that better meet the needs of both your organization and others nationwide.
Is your land trust planning for the 2023 Farm Bill? Do you have questions about how your land trust can best advocate for policies that support your work and goals? Join We Conserve PA for a presentation and Q&A session with Land Trust Alliance Government Relations experts who will share information and resources to keep land trust community priorities top of mind as lawmakers build the next Farm Bill.
What you’ll gain:
The latest intel on Congressional progress on preparations for the next Farm Bill;
An overview of current Alliance Farm Bill recommendations;
Information on how to join the Alliance Farm Bill Working Group; and,
Information on the Alliance Farm Bill resources.
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