CBF President Will Baker talks with Senior Water Quality Scientist Dr. Beth McGee about opportunities to help farmers reduce water pollution and improve their bottom lines.

Program Notes:

01:05   Why putting agricultural best management practices in place can help our water quality. 04:20   About the Federal Farm Bill and funding for the Bay watershed. 07:30   Addressing deficiencies in the current Farm Bill with the Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancement Act of 2017 11:55   CBF's role in facilitating Farm Bill program funding for farmers and creating partnerships. 14:30   The importance of availablity of technical assistance for farmers 15:20   Governors and congressional representatives supporting the legislation.

Find out more about the Federal Farm Bill and the Chesapeake Bay Farm Bill Enhancement Act of 2017 at cbf.org/farmbill.

Photo by Benjamin Tankersley