-“The EPA’s announcement today on WOTUS marks a significant step toward regulatory clarity for America’s farmers and ranchers. By aligning with the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. EPA, the coming new rule will eliminate the ambiguous ‘significant nexus’ test, ensuring that only wetlands with a continuous surface connection to navigable waters fall under federal jurisdiction. This change would respect the rights of landowners and reduces unnecessary regulatory burdens, allowing agricultural producers to focus on their essential role in feeding and fueling our nation. We appreciate the EPA’s efforts to listen to the concerns of the agricultural community and provide a clear, workable definition that protects our water resources without overreaching.
“NCFC remains committed to collaborating with federal agencies to ensure that environmental policies are both effective and practical for those who steward our nation’s lands.”
About NCFC
Since 1929, NCFC has been the voice of America’s farmer cooperatives. Our members are regional and national farmer cooperatives, which are in turn consist of nearly 2,000 local farmer cooperatives across the country. NCFC members also include 17 state and regional councils of cooperatives. Farmer cooperatives allow individual farmers the ability to own and lead organizations that are essential for continued competitiveness in both the domestic and international markets.
America’s farmer-owned cooperatives provide a comprehensive array of services for their members. These diverse organizations handle, process and market virtually every type of agricultural commodity. They also provide farmers with access to infrastructure necessary to manufacture, distribute and sell a variety of farm inputs. Additionally, they provide credit and related financial services, including export financing.
