This Act provides with respect to Federal programs for agricultural credit (farm ownership, farm operating and emergency disaster loans), supply adjustments or marketing regulation, a Rural Community Advancement Program, a Rural Business Investment Program and other measures to support and enhance agricultural business. A conservation loan shall be based on a conservation plan and that, for a farming or ranching operation, identifies the conservation activities that will be addressed with loan funds provided under this section, including: (a) the installation of conservation structures to address soil, water, and related resources; (b) the establishment of forest cover for sustained yield timber management, erosion control, or shelter belt purposes; (c) the installation of water conservation measures; (d) the installation of waste management systems; (e) the establishment or improvement of permanent pasture; (f) compliance with section 1212 of the Food Security Act of 1985.
Agricultural Act of 1961 & Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1010-1013).