The recent USDA funding approval is bringing relief to farmers who had been left in limbo regarding conservation program contracts. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew called it “really good news for a bunch of reasons,” particularly for those who had already committed to conservation programs but saw their contracts put on hold. With around $20 million now cleared for funding, Larew said it will “bring a lot of certainty to some of our folks out there where there wasn’t.” However, Larew emphasized that challenges remain, as many farmers are still uncertain whether their individual contracts will be honored.
