CSP COMMENT DEADLINE EXTENDED

The Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended its
comment period on the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
for the Conservation Security Program.  The deadline, originally
March 20, has been moved back two weeks to April 3.  The bad
news is that the extension will further delay the rulemaking and
implementation of the program, but the good news is that if you
have not yet written to express your support of the CSP, you still
have time!  Please take this opportunity to let the USDA know that
you want a full, nationwide Conservation Security Program, that
the program should remain an entitlement program open to any
producer who meets eligibility requirements, and that the program
should maintain strong environmental standards.  Please visit
http://www.familyfarmer.org/sections/action.html for instructions
for commenting and a sample letter.  You can also let the USDA
know that you wish to associate with the detailed comments
prepared by the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, submitted last
week and available at
http://www.sustainableagriculture.net/sac_csp.php.

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