EP. 366: Working on a New Farm Bill and CRP Improvements in D.C.

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of legislative decisions in Washington, D.C. on upland hunting and conservation efforts.

Washington, D.C. can feel a long way from pheasant country, quail habitat, and working farms, but the decisions made there shape the future of upland hunting across America. In this conversation, the crew from Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever breaks down what happened during a recent D.C. fly-in alongside members of The Habitat Organization’s new Upland Caucus. Public relations specialist Mikayla Peper shares what it was like meeting with members and staffers from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to advocate for improved conservation measures in the next federal farm bill. The discussion dives into why CRP remains one of the most important conservation tools for wildlife habitat, water quality, soil health, and rural America. The crew also explores how grassroots advocacy actually works, what happens behind closed doors in congressional offices, and why hunters, farmers, and ranchers need to stay engaged in the legislative process. Show notes Help PF & QF advocate for CRP improvements in the U.S. Senate’s version of the farm bill at www.pheasantsforever.org/action . To learn more about PF & QF’s conservation advocacy efforts and Legislative Action Fund…

People in this episode

Guest: Mikayla Peper

Topics covered

• farm bill
• conservation
• grassroots advocacy
• wildlife habitat
• upland hunting

Keywords

• farm bill
• CRP
• conservation measures
• wildlife habitat
• grassroots advocacy

Sponsors

Purina Pro Plan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever

Places: Washington, D.C., U.S. Senate, House of Representatives

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