"Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss the conservation title of the farm bill. I represent the Minnesota Project, now in our 28th year of working to ensure strong local economies, vibrant communities and a healthy environment. We support policies for profitable farms that protect the environment, clean energy, and local foods. We are members of the Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, an alliance of grassroots farm, rural, and conservation organizations advocating for federal policies to support the long-term economic and environmental sustainability of agriculture and rural communities. I am also on the board of the National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture, a national network helping grassroots concerns and priorities be heard in Washington, D.C., and serve as Chair of its Stewardship Incentives Committee...."