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Michael Bennet: “After hearing from farmers and ranchers across Colorado, especially those who are just getting started or facing…”

On the recordJuly 12, 2026
After hearing from farmers and ranchers across Colorado, especially those who are just getting started or facing barriers to accessing federal resources, it is clear our conservation programs are falling short of their promise. By making these programs more accessible to smaller operations, we can help producers adopt soil health practices, strengthen local food systems, and protect our environment.
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Michael Bennet
Democratic · Colorado

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Addressing the shortcomings of conservation programs for small farms.

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