Land Core submits letter to Congress in support of DEFER Act

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Today, Land Core, along with a diverse group of farms, businesses, and organizations, submitted a letter to Congressional Agriculture Committee leadership in support of the DEFER Act and its inclusion in the 2023 Farm Bill.

The DEFER (Deferments to Expedite Financing of Essential Resilience) Act would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to defer payments on all Farm Service Agency (FSA) direct loans for investing in soil health management systems. Learn more in the one-page overview and FAQ, and request a copy of the draft legislative text here.

This is an opportunity to unlock flexible capital for producers to invest in voluntary conservation and increased resilience, and would contribute hundreds of millions of dollars in private capital to soil conservation.

We are also pleased to share the combined list of 170 supporters represented on various letters that have been submitted in support of the DEFER Act and its inclusion in the 2023 Farm Bill:

If you have not signed on yet, you can do so here in order to participate in upcoming advocacy opportunities. Names will be added on a rolling basis.

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Land Core is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization advancing soil health programs and policies that create value for farmers, businesses, and communities.