Commentary: The U.S. farm bill expired (again), and the stakes are high for hunters and anglers

We don’t make bigger investments in conservation than we do with those in the federal farm bill. Totaling about $6 billion per year, it is the single-largest investment in conservation that the federal government makes on an annual basis.
Every five years, Congress drafts a new farm bill. It’s a massive piece of legislation that supports agricultural producers and ensures hungry families have food on their tables. Tucked inside this legislation are crucial conservation programs that incentivize habitat creation, sustainable agriculture, and even access to private land for hunting and fishing.

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