Summary: <p>CBF President Will Baker talks with Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr. Beth McGee about opportunities to help farmers reduce water pollution and improve their bottom lines.</p><br> <p><strong>Program Notes:</strong></p><br> <p>01:05 Why putting agricultural best management practices in place can help our water quality.<br><br>04:20 About the Federal Farm Bill and funding for the Bay watershed.<br><br>07:30 Addressing deficiencies in the current Farm Bill with the Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancement Act of 2017<br><br>11:55 CBF's role in facilitating Farm Bill program funding for farmers and creating partnerships.<br><br>14:30 The importance of availablity of technical assistance for farmers<br><br>15:20 Governors and congressional representatives supporting the legislation.</p><br> <p><strong>Find out more about the Federal Farm Bill and the Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancement Act of 2017 at <a href="http://www.cbf.org/farmbill">cbf.org/farmbill</a>.</strong></p><br> <p><em>Photo by Benjamin Tankersley</em></p>
