Cosponsored
by USDA's Farm Service Agency and the U.S. Geological Survey
June 6-9, 2004
Fort Collins, Colorado
University
Park Holiday Inn
425 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins, Colorado
In
utilizing and conserving the natural resources of the nation,
the one characteristic more essential than any other is foresight.
--Theodore
Roosevelt
1907
Helping shape the future of the Conservation Reserve Program!
FSA, USGS, and over 40 speakers from academia, government agencies,
and diverse interest groups met for an open exchange of ideas
on optimizing the benefits of CRP. Knowledge gathered at the conference
will inform producers, legislators, budget overseers, and other
decision-makers on how best to manage the nation's largest environmental
improvement program. This technical conference was targeted to CRP
stakeholders with a scientific and environmental background. For background data and program information download the 52 page PDF booklet entitled "Conservation Reserve Program Overview" (2.5Mb File)
Deciding on the future of CRP is critical now, Why?
- In
2007, more than 16 million acres of CRP contracts will
expire.
- In 2008, more than 6 million acres will expire.
- Deliberations on the next farm bill are fast approaching.
The conference featured:
- Remarks from top CRP program administrators, scientists, and
technicians.
- Panels featuring a wide variety of CRP topics, experts, and
stakeholders.
- Open discussions among the 215 attendees on the future management of
CRP.
- A field trip to a grassland reserve and neighboring CRP fields.
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