Comments on: EQIP Interim Final Rule Falls Short on Sustainability

By: Sarah Hackney

Sarah Hackney — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:07:09 +0000

In reply to David Paulk. Hi David - thanks for your comment! The best approach is to actually attach the comment (as a Word or PDF) to allow for greater length. Or you could shorten it to your liking and submit it directly in the text box. Thanks for your action!

By: Reana Kovalcik

Reana Kovalcik — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:17:03 +0000

In reply to David Paulk. Thanks for letting us know, we'll check that out! Feel free to use our draft letter as a launching point and modify (or shorten!) as needed.

By: David Paulk

David Paulk — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 13:30:03 +0000

FYI, your draft letter exceeds the allowable public comment characters.

By: SIDNE S BAGLINI

SIDNE S BAGLINI — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:06:07 +0000

Soil health and climate resiliency are critical. The EQIP Interim Final Rule is lacking on sustainability. Small and medium-sized farms should have resources for conservation! The IFR must be changed to meet the law and comply with the progressive planning policy of the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

By: Keith Johnson

Keith Johnson — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 22:25:05 +0000

My greatest environmental concern is CAFO use of liquid manure that contaminates soil, water and air. EQIP should foster conversion to making compost. This would capture nutrients for the soil and sequester atmospheric carbon. Composting technology and equipment are readily available. Just remember that a CAFO does not have to stink !