A bipartisan bill to improve Wisconsin's Farmland Preservation Program passed the Wisconsin State Senate today. The bill includes increases in tax credits and decreases in the minimum length of farmland preservation agreements.
State Senator Brad Pfaff (D-Onalaska), a co-author of the bill, released a statement praising the passage of the bill:
"Wisconsin's agriculture industry is a vital part of our state's economy and heritage, and we need to continue to support it. This bill provides farmers with the resources they need to conserve our soil and water, which will lead to higher yields. It also makes the program more accessible and beneficial for Wisconsin's family farmers and encourages the next generation to enter the agriculture field."
The Farmland Preservation Program has supported farmland conservation efforts in Wisconsin since the 1970s. The changes made by the bill will make the program more effective in helping farmers protect their land and the environment.
The passage of this legislation is a win-win for Wisconsin. It will help to protect our soil and water, and it will support our agriculture industry.
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