And just assuming out--in my limited time, beyond some of the specific hiring challenges, I am curious what could be some of the ways that we could encourage the next generation to enter conservation-related or agricultural-related positions?

Sir, if I could interrupt you.

Of the position?

In the last year we have made historic investments in meeting producers' demand for these programs through additional funding.

The programs you all administer provide vital support to farmers, but also to all of us.

Throughout the day farmers shared the value of NRCS conservation programs to their operations.

Thank you for your extraordinary answers, very detailed, to the questions asked this afternoon.

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We share your continued commitment to improving voluntary, locally-led, and incentive-based programs under USDA and NRCS.

Our rivers and lakes are not only a source of great pride for Virginians but also major economic drivers.

I am proud of the steps that we are taking as a region and as the Commonwealth to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.