Hayes Introduces Legislation to Improve Conservation Financial Assistance for Small Farmers
August 23, 2023
August 23, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2023:
Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), will introduce the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act to make EQIP, a conservation program that helps farmers integrate conservation into working lands, more equitable for small farmers.
As extreme weather events become more common, farmers are increasing climate-resilient operations and expa . . .
Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), will introduce the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act to make EQIP, a conservation program that helps farmers integrate conservation into working lands, more equitable for small farmers.
As extreme weather events become more common, farmers are increasing climate-resilient operations and expa . . .