Jim Baird actually said...

"Finally, as we look at the farm bill's conservation programs, we must ensure that Title II programs will always be voluntary, incentive-based, producer-first, and locally-led."

"Legislation such as Chairman Baird's and Ranking Member Spanberger's Increased TSP Access Act of 2023 are critical to addressing this issue."

"We are writing to you to express our gratitude for holding a hearing on 'Conservation in the Farm Bill: Making Conservation Programs Work for Farmers and Ranchers'"

"I am also interested in hearing more about what producers do not want in the next farm bill, as time has taught us, even if well intended, more legislation and regulation is often not the answer."