Education

2007 Farm Bill Reauthorization

Did you know that nationwide over 40 million acres of private land have been conserved as wildlife habitat due to the success of the federal Farm Bill?

Did you know the Farm Bill needs to be reauthorized by Congress in 2007 or will expire?

Do you want to learn more about how to keep the next Farm Bill and similar private-lands programs strong for wildlife, wetlands, and a healthier environment?

Farmers and ranchers have utilized programs funded by the Farm Bill to do their part in protecting private land for the sake of the nation's wildlife, clean water and productive soils.

In the United States, there are over 2 billion acres of farmland in production and millions of acres are lost to urban development each year, making it essential our nation take action to conserve and restore habitat and farmlands for the health and well-being of wildlife and humans. When we do, not only wildlife but America's communities benefit.

The National Wildlife Federation is a major supporter of the conservation features of the Farm Bill, and we need your help to maintain the benefits of this importance legislation.

There are an array of programs that are funded through this important legislation, and at least one (if not all) relate directly to you.

Please join us in an informational group so that you can learn more about the 2007 Farm Bill.

This Yahoo group's mission is to discuss the conservation programs in the upcoming 2007 federal Farm Bill reauthorization and associated programs.

With your participation Farming For Wildlife_USA will:

• Let you exchange information with other Americans regarding their experiences and goals for one of the most important land and wildlife conservation programs in the nation.
• Give you the tools to understand what is at stake with Farm Bill reauthorization for landowners, wildlife, conservation, and outdoors pursuits;
• Provide you up-to-date information on the issues being considered by the Congressional committees, and the Senate and House members from your state;
• Let you know when to take action to ensure that key conservation programs are renewed in the coming months.

Please join us in this engaging and educational group!

Just go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FarmingforWildlife_USA/ and select "Join this Group". You will need to take some steps to set up a free Yahoo account, then your membership request will be approved by the group moderator. OR you can send a quick email to nrintern3@nwf.org if you would like to be automatically added to the group.

This group is informational only, and does not require membership with the National Wildlife Federation or Montana Wildlife Federation. It is being established solely as a forum for education and discussion about the Farm Bill and related programs, and your participation will not be used for any other purpose.