Why do farmers care about conservation?
Story Date: 3/26/2020

 

Source:MORNING AG CLIPS, 3/23/20

An American poet once said, “Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” This quote especially rings true for farmers and ranchers. The March 22nd Sustainable, Secure Food blog explores why farmers care so much about conservation. Blogger Rachel Leege explains, “It’s easy to find examples of public land being set aside for conservation efforts and wildlife habitat. However, conservation on private lands makes up the majority of habitat for wildlife in the United States. Private landowners, like farmers, play a vital role in the game of conservation.”

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