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Every year, the federal government makes key decisions on the tax incentives for land or conservation easements; on the rules that 501(c)(3) organizations must follow; on funding for a host of federal and state land protections; and about grant programs that can help you protect lands in your community.

Members of Congress and other public officials rely on their constituents for informed opinions on proposed legislation, policy issues and regulations. The Land Trust Alliance can tell them what the issues are, but only YOU can make them care! Advocates Alerts provide the information you need to make a difference with policymakers.

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Advocates Alerts

April 30 - Senate Committee Advances Farm Bill, Land Trusts Lauded at Hearings

An April 26, land trusts and the incentives they rely on were showcased in three committee meetings across Capitol Hill. At day's end, a new Farm Bill was headed to the Senate floor with strong funding for agricultural conservation easements -- but there's still important work to be done. More.

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Opinion: Farm Bill Aims for Simpler, More Efficient Conservation Programs

April 26, 2012 | Grand Junction Daily Sentinel | CO

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Sen. Bennet Makes Pitch for National Farm Bill in Palisade

April 3, 2012 | denverpost.com | Denver, CO

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Effort to Save Palisade Farms Bearing Fruit

April 3, 2012 | The Daily Sentinel | Grand Junction, CO

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