U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Landowner Groups Express Concern Over USDA Funding Increase For Climate-Smart Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced in October that it will increase funding for its climate-smart agricultural programs from an initial $1.4 billion to $7.7 billion. The Administration says the programs promote sustainable agriculture practices and benefit both the environment and rural economies. However, there are growing concerns that these programs may create legal and financial traps for landowners who sign up.