Conserving Farmland

The 2012 Farm Bill: Stewardship, Prosperity, and Fairness
National conservation efforts and the natural resources they were intended to protect are in jeopardy. The Izaak Walton League has identified several focused, cost-effective policy actions that will help meet these challenges. Our proposals continue the long-term modernization of national farm policy that sustains our farms, our lands, and our people. Read more in our 2012 Farm Bill Report....

2012 Farm Bill Video
Hear from League staff about current threats to natural resources and how the Farm Bill can help conserve our natural resources for future generations.

America's agricultural lands provide food for the world and habitat for wildlife, but they are also a major source of nonpoint source pollution and can reduce fish and wildlife habitat if not managed right. Balancing the economic, ecological, and cultural impacts of farmland is something the League has worked on for decades. Today, our Agricultural Programs work to ensure that sound conservation practices are included in federal farm policy, so sustainable farming can remain a viable way of life.

Regional Conservation
The League's work on conserving farmland and mitigating the impacts of agricultural production on fish, wildlife, and habitat includes a focus on several specific regions:

• Upper Mississippi River
• Missouri River