The Final State of the Union
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Summary:
Help us recognize leaders in climate-smart and sustainable agriculture – nominate a Champion of Change for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture Producers.
Farmers, ranchers, and land managers are at the forefront of climate change. They understand the threats that a changing climate can have on their operations and on their bottom line. There are tremendous opportunities that exist for farmers and ranchers to protect their businesses for generations to come. Many of these men and women are already leading efforts in sustainable agriculture that benefit soil, air, and water quality while helping to mitigate climate change by reducing emissions. By supporting climate-smart agricultural practices, rural communities and businesses can help slow the effects of climate change while creating jobs and growing the economy.
The White House will host a Champions of Change event recognizing several of these farmers, ranchers, land managers, agricultural educators, crop advisors, and other leaders who are taking steps to improve the sustainability of their operations, and educating others to do the same.
We are seeking Champions from a diversity of backgrounds and from small to large agricultural producers. Nominees may include:
- Producers who are implementing advanced agricultural practices that improve environmental conditions (air, soil, water, climate). These practices might include techniques that promote soil health, efficient nutrient application and management, livestock and manure management, energy efficiency, and other sustainable and climate-smart practices.
- Agriculture producers and educators that are teaching others about sustainable, climate-smart practices that maintain or improve yield and net profits while promoting environmental stewardship.
- Young farmers or entrepreneurs who are developing new techniques and technology that improve environmental conditions.
- Producers working in coordination with entities across the US agricultural supply chain to promote implementation of climate-smart practices.
Help us recognize these leaders in climate-smart and sustainable agriculture – nominate a Champion of Change for Sustainable and Climate-Smart Agriculture Producers today.
Please submit nominations by Monday, September 28 using Champions for Sustainable Agriculture as the field of service.
