<[link removed]> ICYMI…Legislation Introduced to Address Shortage of Technical Service Providers May 4, 2023 In Case You Missed It, on Wednesday, Sen. Mike Braun, Sen. Michael Bennet, and Sen. Roger Marshall, all members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, introduced legislation to address the shortage of Technical Service Providers (TSPs) who help producers access USDA conservation programs through one-on-one assistance. This bill expands on the framework first envisioned in the 2018 Farm Bill. Sen. Braun is a long-time member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus. ConservAmerica participated in the development of the legislation and supports its passage. “America’s farmers and ranchers are important stewards of our nation’s land. Agricultural production accounts for approximately half of U.S. land use and is vital to our communities and our economy,” said ConservAmerica President Jeff Kupfer. “Having greater access to technical assistance providers will improve conservation outcomes and result in better forest management, wildlife protection, and water quality. We applaud Senator Braun, Senator Bennet, Senator Marshall, Representative Baird, and Representative Spanberger for their continued efforts to champion the Nation’s conservation needs.” Click here for the official press release from Sen. Braun. <[link removed]> Click here to see the full list of endorsements for the Increased TSP Access Act of 2023. <[link removed]> Click here to read the bill text <[link removed]> . ConservAmerica is a nonprofit organization that advocates for market-based solutions to conservation, environmental, and energy challenges. Visit us at ConservAmerica <[link removed]> and follow us on Twitter @ConservAmerica <[link removed]> and Facebook <[link removed]> . CONTACT: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> . <[link removed]> ConservAmerica, 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington DC, United States Powered by Squarespace <[link removed]> Unsubscribe <[link removed]>