Take a moment to fill out this form and send a letter to your representative and senators to ask them to improve invasive species provisions within the 2023 Farm Bill. 

Invasive species are a major cause of crop loss. They pose one of the greatest threats to food security and water supplies in the United States. In the Farm Bill (PL115-334) there are numerous sections (primarily within Title II Conservation) that are intended to prevent, mitigate, or reduce the detrimental impacts of invasive species.

In recognition of the importance of protecting America’s food and water supply and therefore in support of the inclusion of invasive species prevention, monitoring, management, and research within the next Farm Bill, the following top priorities have been identified by invasive species experts at the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA).

1. Update the definition of a plant pest to include noxious weed.

2. Establish a cost-share program to implement the Certified Weed Free Products Program and incentivize producer participation.

3. Add "invasive species" as a key problem of national and international significance eligible for funding by the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research.

4. Make improvements to include invasive species in the Conservation Reserve Program.
    
5. Include the “Areawide IPM Act” (H.R. 3893 of the 114th Congress).

6. Maintain and fully fund the Feral Swine Eradication Program.

As your constituent, I ask that you please work to improve these provisions for invasive species prevention and management within the 2023 Farm Bill to increase America's food and water security. 

Thank you and I look forward to your response.

Take Action on the Farm Bill

Take a moment to fill out this form and send a letter to your representative and senators to ask them to improve invasive species provisions within the 2023 Farm Bill.

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