The bill would create an advisory panel to study a possible climate-friendly certification for agricultural products. The panel would include scientists, industry and environmental representatives, and representatives from federal agencies and the National Academy of Sciences. Within one year, it would report recommendations on certification and ways to measure products’ greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and land-use effects. The report would be made public. Until it is submitted, the Agriculture Secretary could not issue guidance or regulations for, or certify or advertise, products as climate-friendly.
The bill would not create a certification right away. It calls for a public study of a possible label intended to support consumer choice and education.
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The bill’s findings state that voluntary, market-based approaches could encourage climate-friendly farming and bring economic benefits to farmers and workers.
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