Date of Study
Adopted 1976; revised 1987, extensively revised 2014

Name of Submitting League
LWV of New Mexico

Title of Study
Position on Agriculture 

Summary of Study
The League of Women Voters of New Mexico believes that government should promote and ensure responsible stewardship of our natural, human, and cultural resources, particularly in the face of growth and development.  An essential prerequisite for protecting our resources is to require comprehensive analysis of the environmental and fiscal impacts of applications before issuing a development permit.

The LWVNM recognizes the vital contribution that New Mexico farmers and ranchers make to our health and welfare by supplying us with food and promoting a vibrant economy for the state.  LWVNM urges the state to work with the industry to promote research and education about more sustainable agricultural practices.  FullPosition

League or Contact Email Address
president@lwvnm.org

League or Contact Phone Number
505-884-8441

URL(s) of study, position or related documents
http://www.lwvnm.org/Positions/ProgramHistory2014-09-20.pdf