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USDA to Invest $5M to  Protect Wetlands and Floodplains on Ag Lands

USDA to Invest $5M to Protect Wetlands and Floodplains on Ag Lands

The USDA announced an investment of $5 million in partnerships to help ag producers and private landowners restore and steward wetlands and floodplains through conservation easements. These projects, funded by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), deliver Farmers First, direct-to-producer benefits while improving water quality, reducing flooding risks and providing habitat for wildlife. “Producers and …