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Biden-Harris Administration Makes up to $7.7 Billion Available for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands as Part of Investing in America Agenda

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Up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help agricultural and forestry producers adopt conservation practices on working lands.

This is more than double the amount available last year and the most conservation assistance made available in a single year in U.S. history for popular USDA conservation programs.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack : This funding will be used to maximize climate benefits across the country.

The USDA estimates that due to increased drought fueled by climate change, the Agency could see up to double the number of ranchers seeking assistance under the Livestock Forage Disaster Program by the end of the century compared to today .

ACEP helps producers conserve and protect grasslands, wetlands and farmlands.

NRCS is accepting applications for ACEP for fiscal year 2025 , which includes $472 million in Inflation Reduction Act funds.

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