Thompson honored for helping conserve farm land
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June 30, 2008 | Napa Valley Register
A national coalition of conservation groups presented an award to California Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St.Helena) for his leadership in renewing a tax incentive for landowners who protect their land. The incentive, which has already helped Americans conserve more than a million acres of farmland, ranches and natural areas across the country, had expired Jan. 1. Thanks to Rep. Thompson's efforts, the incentive is now available to landowners through 2009.
