USDA to fund $3 billion of climate-smart agricultural practices
USDA to fund $3 billion of climate-smart agricultural practices SDPB Radio
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President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Provides Funding for Sustainable Agriculture
This interview originally aired on In the Moment on SDPB Radio.
The Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Joe Biden allocates over $3 billion in funding for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These funds aim to support voluntary conservation programs and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Opportunities for South Dakota Producers
To take advantage of these opportunities, South Dakota producers can follow the guidance provided by USDA NRSC assistant state conservationist for programs, Jeff Vander Wilt. He shared how farmers, ranchers, and forest owners can participate in these programs and benefit from the available funding.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
The article discusses President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which provides funding for voluntary conservation programs and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices. This aligns with SDG 13, which focuses on taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Additionally, the mention of supporting voluntary conservation programs relates to SDG 15, which aims to protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning
- SDG 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services
The article emphasizes the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices and voluntary conservation programs. These actions contribute to the target of integrating climate change measures into national policies (SDG 13.2) and ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems (SDG 15.1).
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, the article mentions the availability of funding for the USDA to support voluntary conservation programs and climate-smart agricultural practices. The allocation and utilization of these funds can serve as an indicator of progress towards integrating climate change measures into national policies (SDG 13.2) and promoting the conservation and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems (SDG 15.1).
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning | Allocation and utilization of funding for voluntary conservation programs and climate-smart agricultural practices |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | 15.1: Ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services | Allocation and utilization of funding for voluntary conservation programs and climate-smart agricultural practices |
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