U.S. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: POLICIES, LAWS, AND PROGRAMS
The United States has built a robust legal and regulatory framework to ensure the long-term sustainability of its land and waters. While USSA members consistently aim to exceed regulatory standards, this framework – developed and refined over more than a century – provides the foundation for protecting natural resources, supporting rural communities, and advancing innovation.
To support understanding, the USSA has produced a clear, comprehensive overview of key federal legislation – organized around four critical focus areas: water, soil, climate change, and biodiversity.
Our latest report, published in March 2024, is an essential guide to the laws, policies, and programs that govern and guide U.S. sustainable agriculture and covers:
– Significant milestones and regulatory developments
– Major government funding and assistance programs
– The science-based policies that underpin conservation practices
Download the U.S. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE: POLICIES, LAWS, AND PROGRAMS report below.