USDA Seeks Public Input on Climate Policy

The USDA is seeking public input on policy ideas to develop a climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy aimed at reducing carbon emissions. The notice seeks information on four topics: climate-smart agriculture and forestry; biofuels, bioproducts, and renewable energy; catastrophic wildfire; and meeting the needs of disadvantaged communities through USDA’s climate strategy. The comment period closes April 30th.

More below:

https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/15517-usda-seeks-input-on-climate-smart-ag-and-forestry-practices

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/03/15/usda-requests-information-usdas-climate-smart-agriculture-and

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/03/16/2021-05287/notice-of-request-for-public-comment-on-the-executive-order-on-tackling-the-climate-crisis-at-home