In the next few days, your Member of Congress will be making key decisions about the 2007 Farm Bill. Please urge them to ensure strong wildlife conservation programs as they write this bill in the Agriculture Committee.

http://online.nwf.org/supportfarmbill

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Dear Friend,

So what's a farm have to do with wildlife?

It may not be the first thing you think of when you picture wildlife habitat. But did you know that America's farms, private forests and ranches cover more than half of the United States?

How these lands are used is a big deal for wildlife. Farms are increasingly being asked to produce more food and fiber, not to mention biofuels crops like ethanol. The Farm Bill--which is authorized every five years by Congress--helps guide these land management decisions.

The past three Farm Bills have shaped more conservation programs--and put more funding behind those programs--than any other suite of legislation.

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Make sure the 2007 Farm Bill adds to this conservation legacy!

http://online.nwf.org/supportfarmbill

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We aren't just contacting all of our activists to take action on this bill. Your representative has a key role on the Agriculture Committee and is very important to crafting the Farm Bill. In the next week or two, they will be casting many big votes about how this legislation is written.

TAKE ACTION and let them know that wildlife should be a top priority!

http://online.nwf.org/supportfarmbill

Remind your committee member of the critical value of conservation programs--to both America's farmers and our soil, water and wildlife resources.

to read more about the farm bill go to FARM BILL