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John Piotti: It’s essential that we increase our #solar energy production. The DOE estimates up to 90% of the 10M acres of new solar development that is likely by 2030 could be sited on farmland adding to the loss of #farmland that is already too great.
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For #solar energy to succeed, it needs to co-exist with #agriculture. When combined with threats from sprawl and low-density development—which are highlighted in AFT’s #FarmsUnderThreat report—the conversion of ag land for non-agricultural uses is a real concern.
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We have to be careful here, and not replace one form of solar energy production for another, namely, photosynthesis. Simply put, we need to BOTH increase #solar production and retain our farmland, especially our most productive, versatile, and resilient #farmland.
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John Piotti: @USDA launched a truly innovative program, focused on #ClimateSmartCommodities. Then, Congress passed the #InflationReductionAct, which is in many ways a climate bill and includes $20B to enhance conservation programs. Where are these efforts headed?
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Learn more about @USDA's Climate Smart Commodities program here: usda.gov/climate-soluti…
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AFT was awarded a $30 million @USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities on transitioning to climate-neutral beef and is a partner on 3 more CSCPs. Learn more about our #climate initiative: bit.ly/3Wfvdjf
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