The Federation Report
December 28, 2018

In This Issue

From Our Blog:

Congress Passes Strong Farm Bill 
The passage of the Farm Bill will greatly benefit waterfowl and all wildlife. (Photo:Brandon Butler)

Just in time for Christmas, Congress delivered a gift on every conservationist's list - the Farm Bill. This enormous piece of legislation is the most important for conservation programs in the country. It appropriates  $400 billion to agriculture, conservation and food subsidies. Each Farm Bill reauthorization is for five years. The President is expected to sign the bill this week. 
 
Hunting and fishing are recreational activities. Escapes from having to worry about everyday struggles and challenges. We look forward to evenings on a pond bank catching fish and weekends in the woods waiting on a deer, because these experiences refresh our soul. Most who participate don't follow the politics of conservation, but it is critical that some do. Without strong grassroots support for the funding necessary to support the conservation initiatives that provide for wildlife habitat and clean, healthy water system for fish, we wouldn't have these opportunities. 



CFM Store

New items are available in the 
CFM online store. 
Need a new hat or fishing shirt? View these and other CFM logo items in the CFM online store. 

Camo sweatshirt

Orange hat

Visit the CFM store HERE.

North American 
Deer Hunting Magazine 


CFM members are being offered the opportunity to read the North American Deer Hunter magazine without having to register or sign up. 
Click HERE to view. 


Save the  Date 


Registration will open the beginning of January. 


CFM Platinum Business Alliance
Members

Thank you to our platinum sponsors.

It's not too late! Make your year end donation today

         
Membership Development Coordinator, Michelle Gabelsberger with the travel mug you can receive with a donation of $100 or more.

Please help us protect Missouri's outdoors with your end of the year donation.
Your donation will help us with our mission,  to ensure conservation of Missouri's wildlife and natural resources, and preservation of our state's rich outdoor heritage through advocacy, education and partnerships.
As a sincere token of our appreciation, you can receive the travel mug with your donation of $100 or more.
When considering how much to give, please remember the Conservation Federation of Missouri stands between you and the many special interest groups willing and able to destroy Missouri's magnificent natural resources that we all cherish .
CFM is proud to serve as "The Voice for Missouri Outdoors."  Thank you for your donation and for being a friend of conservation.

Alex Rutledge - Ep. 021
Conservation Federation Podcast


Ep. 021 is now available. Brandon Butler interviews Alex Rutledge. 
This heartfelt episode of Conservation Federation will leave you ready for a trip to Shannon County, where you can paddle and fish Current River and Jacks Fork, view elk and wild horses, hunt deer, turkey, squirrels and more, visit the beautiful Echo Bluff State Park and hike a remote forested trail. 

Conservation Federation is available on iTunes at https://goo.gl/XDPM0w and at www.confedmo.org/podcasts. You can subscribe to the podcast to ensure you won't miss a single episode. 
LAST CHANCE!
Conservation Achievement Awards
Deadline December 31


Make a nomination today for your favorite conservationist. Choose one of the following categories. Conserving our air, water, soil, and wildlife resources is an ongoing challenge that requires a continuing commitment by all citizens. Many people have made outstanding personal efforts toward some aspect of conservation, either individually or as part of an organization. Through these awards CFM seeks to give them the recognition they deserve. If you know of someone who has done something special to aid conservation in Missouri, we invite you to nominate them for a Conservation Award. Make a nomination today for your favorite conservationist. Choose one of the following categories. Nominations are due December 31. 

Conservationist of the Year
Conservation Communicator of the Year
Forest Conservationist of the Year
Air Conservationist of the Year
Professional Conservationist of the Year
Conservation Educator of the Year
Water Conservationist of the Year
Youth Conservationist of the Year
Hunter Education Instructor of the Year
Wildlife Conservationist of the Year
Soil Conservationist of the Year
Conservation Organization of the Year

Learn  more HERE. 
Scholarship Deadlines


One Graduate level scholarship, one undergraduate level  scholarship  and six scholarships  for elementary, high school or youth group projects available.  

Graduate and undergraduate scholarship available for 2019

Upperclassman or graduate student scholarship available. 

Undergraduate scholarship available.

Graduate student scholarship available. 

Undergraduate scholarship available. 

Check out each scholarship to see what the specific requirements are. Learn more HERE. Deadlines are January 31st. 
Missouri Tree Farm 
70th Anniversary Celebration

Please mark your calendars for the Missouri Tree Farm 70th Anniversary Celebration planned for March 1-2, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Columbia. Learn more here .