Sec. 1541. farmland protection policy
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## Sec. 1541 farmland protection policy **[**[7 U.S.C. 4202](/us/usc/t7/s4202)**]** ###
(a)The Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with other departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government, shall develop criteria for identifying the effects of Federal programs on the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses. ###
(b)Departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government shall use the criteria established under subsection
(a)of this section, to identify the quantity of farmland actually converted by Federal programs, and to identify and take into account the adverse effects of Federal programs on the preservation of farmland; consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could lessen such adverse effects; and assure that such Federal programs, to the extent practicable, are compatible with State, unit of local government, and private programs and policies to protect farmland. ###
(c)The Department of Agriculture may make available to States, units of local government, individuals, organizations, and other units of the Federal Government information useful in restoring, maintaining, and improving the quantity and quality of farmland.
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