National Association of Counties
Idaho County, Idaho Commissioner Skip Brandt testifies before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry at a hearing titled, A Review of Title VIII: Forestry Stakeholder Perspectives, to discuss the county role in public lands management and share recommendations for how the 2023 Farm Bill can strengthen the partnership between counties and our federal partners in the successful management of our public lands.
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<p>Save the date for the 2024 Western Interstate Region Conference</p>
<p>Mariposa County, Calif.<br />
May 8-10</p>
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<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to USDA agriculture, rural development programs, rural renewable energy development, research and extension, food safety, and conservation programs. </p>
<p>All matters relating to federally-owned public lands including federal land management programs, natural resource revenue sharing payments, payments in lieu of taxes, and property tax immunity concerns.
<p><strong>Since 1997, the Rural Action Caucus (RAC) has represented the nearly 70 percent of America's counties that are rural, addressing critical federal, state and local issues impacting these unique communities.
NACo's primer on the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization breaks down the process counties can expect this year, highlights key county priorities and explains how counties can access funds authorized through the Farm Bill.
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