
Land Management, Agriculture, Wildlife, and Rural Communities
States manage lands for multiple uses, from agriculture to recreation and even energy production. Agriculture plays an important role in many states and territories’ economies. Governors have taken the lead on improving agricultural economies, managing wildlife, and responding to the unique challenges of rural and tribal communities.
Agriculture plays an important role in states and territories’ economies. Land-use decisions affect agriculture, housing, and infrastructure. As Governors lead on improving agricultural economies, managing wildlife, and responding to land use challenges and rural economies, the National Governors Associations’ Center for Best Practices enhances the Governors’ advisors to achieve their policy goals by providing information and sharing best practices across the states and territories.
Meet the team
- Will Carraco, Program Director
- Michelle Blakeslee, Policy Coordinator
NGA Resources
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Agriculture Policy Advisors Network
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Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Project
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Help Wanted: Building a Pipeline to Address the Children’s Mental Health Provider Workforce Shortage
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State Energy Efficiency Policy in a New Era: A Toolkit for Governors
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State Strategies to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Rural Communities
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Governors Lead on Expanding Access to Affordable Broadband for Telehealth Services
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State Strategies to Increase Land Conservation and Recreational Access
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