That is exactly right. Once rural land is developed it rarely reverts back to agricultural uses, which is why Federal programs are such a critical part of giving farmers alternatives to converting their land to nonagricultural uses. Our agricultural producers should be able to access these tools regardless of the percentage of their land they keep forested.
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