Farm Bill

NACD's mission is to serve conservation districts by providing national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation.

The farm bill, also known as the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, is the most influential piece of legislation that affects agriculture in America. A new farm bill is re-authorized every five years, directing farm program policy including conservation. Also known as Title II, conservation is one of ten titles that make up the omnibus legislation.

Farm bill conservation programs help producers comply with federal and state environmental rules, enhance soil and water quality, improve wildlife habitat, protect agricultural and grass lands and provide various other benefits.

The 2002 Farm Bill provided a significant boost to conservation efforts throughout the country. It is set to expire September 30, 2007.

Lawmakers are in the throws of writing the 2008 Farm Bill. NACD is working to ensure that conservation is fairly represented in the re-authorization.

For details about NACD's efforts and 2008 Farm Bill progress, go to the 2008 Farm Bill page.