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The document outlines several USDA conservation programs including the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), and Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) that pay farmers to conserve environmentally sensitive lands. It discusses the goals and benefits of these programs, such as restoring wetlands and grasslands, improving wildlife habitat and water quality. The summary also notes the funding levels for these programs and challenges with expiring land contracts in the CRP program.
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