Meet Jim Conlan, a hedge fund manager suing the USDA over Swampbuster, a provision designed to protect wetlands. Conlan argues the law unconstitutionally devalues his land by prohibiting economic use. But while Swampbuster is technically voluntary, opting out means farmers forgo crucial federal benefits, making the choice anything but simple.
Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about this legal challenge and its implications for farms and land use.
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