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Washington Post: AFBF Opposes Increased Water Restrictions

Kim Baker

Director, Digital Initiatives

photo credit: AFBF Photo, Cole Staudt

A Feb. 20 article in the Washington Post points out AFBF’s opposition to more restrictive water policy. More constraints under the current waters of the U.S. rule could negatively affect farmers by requiring them “to pay significant fees to gain federal permission for filling in areas on their property.” Increased restrictions could even close certain farms and ranches completely, notes the Post.