“Agriculture Producing Solutions” Jon Scholl Counselor to the Administrator for Agricultural Policy US Environmental Protection Agency
Agriculture as the solution Mike Leavitt Former Administrator USEPA
Finding a better way Steve Johnson USEPA Administrator
President’s Executive Order August 26, 2004 Cooperative Conservation
Opportunity!
Opportunities 1.Cross media 2.Ecological Markets 3.Aggie EMS
Cross Media The opportunity? Better recognize complexity of issues Get multiple players cooperating better Better balance tradeoffs
Ecological Markets The opportunity? Provide new incentives for conservation Generate income, save cost Reduce regulatory angst
Aggie EMS The opportunity? Comprehensive approach Focus on results Positive and proactive
Moving Forward We have positive options Must focus on results Patience and communication