From: Elvista Orchards [elvista@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6:54 PM To: RA.dcwashing2.ama Subject: AMA PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE BEST SOURCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT GOVERNMENT HAS DEVELOPED TO ASSURE CONTINUED STEWARDSHIP OF AMERICA’S NATURAL RESOURCES BY ALL POSSIBLE LAND MANAGERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FUNDING THAT ALLOWS FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS TO APPLY THE BEST POSSIBLE METHODS OF LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT TO THE LAND THEY OPERATE. My hat goes off to all those who developed the program, made it into law, appropriated the funding, and are now implementing It across America. Respectfully submitted, David L. Benner