The Agriculture Department will introduce a goal to cut farming’s environmental footprint in half by 2050, reports Politico. Three sources briefed on the plan told Politico that goal is part of a new department-wide sustainability initiative, which Secretary Sonny Perdue will outline during a speech at the USDA’s annual Agricultural Outlook Forum in Virginia. The initiative also aims to increase farm productivity by 40 percent.
The initiative won’t specifically mention climate change, but will instead focus on research, innovation, and improving the USDA’s ability to collect data on farmers’ conservation practices. In a statement preceding the event, Perdue said the plan will touch on sustainability, productivity, and innovation. Full Story
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