‘Precision Agriculture Loan Act’ Unlocks New Financing for Climate Solutions

Statement from Elizabeth Gore, senior vice president for Political Affairs at EDF

(WASHINGTON, DC — March 8, 2023) “Advancing climate-smart agriculture for farms of all sizes and geographies will require transformative financial investments. By unlocking new financing for precision agriculture technology, this bill will allow more farmers to use innovative technology in the pursuit of a strong agricultural economy and even greater climate ambitions.  

“We thank Sens. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) for championing this important bill.”     

  • Elizabeth Gore, senior vice president for Political Affairs at EDF 

EDF recently released an overview report about agricultural technologies, including advanced precision agriculture, and the effects on farm productivity and environmental outcomes. Read our blog post to learn more. 

 

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