1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov June 21, 2017Farm Bill Primer: The Conservation TitleThe conservation title of a farm bill generally contains a number of reauthorizations, amendments, and new programs that encourage farmers and ranchers to voluntarily implement resource-conserving practices on priva
2、te land. Starting in 1985, farm bills have greatly broadened the range of topics considered to be conservation. While the number of conservation programs has increased and techniques to address resource problems continue to emerge, the basic approach has remained unchanged: financial and technical a
3、ssistance supported by education and research programs. Conservation Program Portfolio Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), these programs can be grouped into the following categories based on similarities: working land programs, land retirement programs, easement programs, par
4、tnership programs, conservation compliance, and other overarching provisions (see text box and CRS Report R40763, Agricultural Conservation: A Guide to Programs). Other types of conservation programssuch as watershed programs, emergency land rehabilitation programs, and technical assistanceare autho
