Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020
The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a conservation effects assessment project to
USDA must establish a goals and assessment process for conservation programs that includes
In implementing the monitoring and evaluation process, USDA must use certain funds provided for conservation programs and establish a National Technical Committee. USDA may enter into cooperative agreements with government agencies, universities and colleges, and nongovernmental organizations to assist in implementing the monitoring and evaluation process.
The bill also sets forth reporting requirements regarding the progress conservation programs have made in achieving the objectives and outcomes.