AFBF Hails National Monument Reforms

Dan Industry News Release

national monumentThe American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) calls the reduction in size of two national monuments earlier this week a return of common sense to environmental stewardship. AFBF congressional relations director Ryan Yates says the announcement reduces restricted use of federal lands.

Announcement

The two designations have historically impacted agriculture in a negative way.

Agriculture

Moving forward, Yates says any decision to designate a national monument should go through a public process, and require a balance of use.

Process

That’s AFBF congressional relations director Ryan Yates.

Image credit: Cliff formations at Bears Ears National Monument/courtesy National Forest Service

From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service.