Nick Yaksich, National LICA’s Director of Government Relations, joined other industry stakeholders in a briefing conducted by NRCS Chief Terry Cosby and his staff. The Chief opened with the NRCS’ accomplishments from FY 2023 and expressed optimism for FY 2024. That optimism is founded on the significant amount of funding Congress and the Administration has provided NRCS through the Farm Bill and the Inflations Reduction Act. Like so many public and private sector organizations, NRCS faces significant hiring needs that present challenges to successfully implement their programs. Chief Cosby reiterated throughout the briefing his priorities: increase equity, implement climate smart programs and promote urban agriculture.
