Unfreeze USDA conservation funds, honor contracts with farmers

To: Sen. Moran, Sen. Marshall, Pres. Trump, Gov. Kelly, Rep. Schmidt, Rep. Schreiber, Sen. Argabright

From: A verified voter in Emporia, KS

February 8

The freezing of conservation program funds by USDA, despite contracts being signed with farmers, is unacceptable and puts agricultural operations at risk. Farmers like Skylar Holden have made significant investments and business decisions based on these cost-share agreements, potentially jeopardizing their livelihoods if the funding is not released. The Iowa Soybean Association states $11 million owed to farmers for climate-smart practices is now in limbo. This funding freeze undermines USDA's own initiatives like the Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities which aims to support sustainable agriculture. Withholding congressionally appropriated funds goes against USDA's mission to serve the nation's farmers, ranchers and rural communities. Immediate action must be taken to unfreeze these vital program funds and honor existing contracts to provide certainty for agricultural producers.

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