Washington farmers hope for USDA investment aimed at fighting climate change

When second-generation cattle rancher Jim Anderson thinks of the impact his farm has on climate change, two things come to mind.

"Fuel and feed are two of our highest inputs," said Anderson, who owns 80 cows on his 74-acre ranch, the Triple A Cattle Company in Stanwood.

Anderson is one of many farmers who could stand to benefit from a historic $19 billion investment in climate-smart activities. The money would come from the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year to fund several existing conservation programs over the next four years, all aimed at reducing greenhouse game emissions.

In November, the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service was taking public comment on how best to use the funds. For example, improving program delivery and outreach to smaller or underserved producers.

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