Source: USDA, 4/21/21


Our nation’s farmers, ranchers, and forest owners have long been stewards of our lands and natural resources. Today, on Earth Day, we re-affirm USDA’s commitment to support and partner with you in building resilient agricultural and forest systems to feed our communities and play a critical role in carbon sequestration and addressing climate change.

The theme of this year’s Earth Day is “Restore Our Earth,” a need you are experiencing firsthand. Producers in nearly every state and U.S. territory were impacted by disaster events in 2020. USDA offers a suite of disaster programs to help with preparation and recovery from such events. As the impacts of climate change intensify, it is increasingly urgent to ensure that you have the tools you need to build resilience to flooding, drought, wildfire, and other climate-related impacts. Furthermore, producers and foresters are a key component to mitigating the impact of climate change. We are here to partner with you through USDA’s voluntary programs to implement conservation practices that sequester carbon to bolster the U.S. carbon sink, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality, and increase the resilience to agricultural operations over time.

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