AL HR166

Urges Congress to reauthorize the Conservation Title of the United States Farm Bill while maintaining funding and effectiveness during budget reduction discussions.

Identifies Conservation Title programs as cost-effective tools that protect soil, water, and natural resources through voluntary partnerships between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and private landowners.

Highlights agriculture, forestry, and outdoor recreation as vital to the American economy, noting farm employment at approximately 24 million jobs, forest industries producing $175 billion annually and employing 900,000 people, and hunting and wildlife recreation contributing $122 billion annually.

Cites 2011 U.S. agricultural exports exceeding $137 billion with a $42 billion farm trade surplus, positioning natural resources-based products as significant to the export sector.

Directs copies of the resolution to Alabama Congressional delegation members, urging them to vote for Farm Bill reauthorization that sustains the Conservation Title's integrity and maintains conservation funding.