### Question
How does AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM define conservation measurement tools?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 3838d*, **conservation measurement tools** is defined as:

> procedures to estimate the level of environmental benefit to be achieved by a producer in implementing conservation activities, including indices or other measures developed by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3838d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER IV-AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION PROGRAM > Part II-Conservation Security and Farmland Protection > subpart b-conservation stewardship program**

