Conservation Policy

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The Use Of Markets To Increase Private Investment in Environmental Stewardship

Overview

Conservation of environmental resources that are an integral part of farming is a major goal of USDA. This ERS research program conducts economic research on the efficiency, effectiveness and equity of policies and programs directed toward improving the environmental performance of the agricultural sector.

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