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Legislative findings.

The Legislature finds and declares that:

(1) Agriculture is Nebraska's number one industry;

(2) Water is Nebraska's most precious natural resource;

(3) Nebraska farmers are leading the charge on sustainable agriculture initiatives that will make Nebraska a world-renowned leader and ensure protection of the land and water of Nebraska for generations to come; and

(4) The Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act encourages farmers to adopt efficient and sustainable practices to help Nebraska protect these natural resources and positions Nebraska farmers to compete.