National Ag News
Dayton looks to help cash-strapped farmers comply with Buffer Rule
Feb 9, 2017, 16:50 PM
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The Governor of Minnesota is looking for ways to assist financially-strapped farmers attempting to comply with the state’s Buffer Rule.
Mark Dayton’s Tax Bill includes nearly $7 million dollars in financial assistance for farmers installing water quality buffers, as well as $10 million dollars of ongoing aid to support local government administration and enforcement of buffer requirements.
He also recently signed an agreement with the USDA to invest $500 million dollars in a partnership with Minnesota farmers through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
