The conservation provisions in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill) provide conservation opportunities for farmers and ranchers. The new provisions build on the conservation gains made by farmers and ranchers through the 1985, 1996 and 2002 Farm Bills. They simplify existing programs and create new programs to address high priority environmental goals.
Conservation programs under the 2008 Farm Bill that are available in Massachusetts are:
