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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) administers and manages farm commodity, credit, conservation, disaster and loan programs.

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The 2024 sign-up period for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program is now open! This cost-share program helps organic producers and handlers by covering up to 75% of organic certification costs at a maximum of $750 per certification category:
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@usdafsa
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FSA county offices will be open 12/26-12/28 during the partial government shutdown. Please call your local office before making the trip. More information:
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@usdafsa
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Were you impacted by the recent winter storms? @USDA offers programs that can help you recover. Also, we remind impacted producers to report losses. Learn more:
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@usdafsa
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Winter storms create significant challenges and often result in catastrophic loss for agricultural producers, especially for those raising livestock, row crops, and vulnerable crops like citrus. . @USDA offers several programs to help with recovery:
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@usdafsa
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Happy #NationalAgDay ! American farmers and ranchers work tirelessly to provide food, fiber and fuel. Thank a farmer today!
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Nearly one-third of America’s farmers are women. #WomenInAg
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@usdafsa
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. @usda will make $2 million available to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
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@usdafsa
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. @usdafsa has approved more than $545 million in payments to producers who have applied for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. #CFAP
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA announced the availability of $2 million to establish partnerships with organizations to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA announced a new initiative to quantify climate benefits of the Conservation Reserve Program. Project proposals are due July 2. Learn more:
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA has issued more than $1.77 Billion this year to producers and landowners through CRP. The program has grown 20%+ in terms of acres enrolled and is a critical piece of USDA’s efforts to support #climatesmart ag and forestry on working lands.
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@usdafsa
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Celebrate National #FarmersMarketWeek ! With 8,700+ farmers markets in our directory - find one near you
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@usdafsa
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Our hearts are with #farmers & #ranchers battling #wildfires . If impacted by a fire, contact us for help. #okwx #txwx
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA has set a 7/23/21 deadline for ag producers and landowners to apply for CRP General signup and will accept applications for CRP Grasslands from 7/12 to 8/20. @USDA has also created a more targeted focus on CRP’s role in climate change mitigation.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA is now accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program through August 28, 2020. #CFAP
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@usdafsa
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There’s one month left to apply for @USDA ’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2. Applications must be received by December 11. Learn more about how you can apply. #CFAP
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. @USDA is updating the Conservation Reserve Program to have higher payment rates, new incentives, and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation. Learn more:
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@usdafsa
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FSA announced a second signup of the Soil Health and Income Protection Program (SHIPP) Pilot. Apply from May 10-July 16, 2021:
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@usdafsa
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America's next generation of farmers and ranchers are supported through FSA's “Beginning Farmer” direct and guaranteed loan programs. Learn more:
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@usdafsa
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FSA staff are working with customers by phone, mail and electronically, and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing.
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@usdafsa
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More than 3.4 million acres were accepted in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup.
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@usdafsa
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Today’s youth are tomorrow’s farmers and ranchers! We make loans to youth to establish and operate agricultural income-producing projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA, and other agricultural groups.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA has accepted 2.8 million acres in offers from agricultural producers and private landowners for enrollment into the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) in 2021. Learn more:
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. @USDA joins the #InternationalWomensDay celebration. Thanks to all of the #WomeninAg who own and operate farms and ranches and who serve on local @USDAFSA county committees.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA is actively working to establish a process for providing assistance to former borrowers that are socially disadvantaged based on race and ethnicity. Explore the American Rescue Plan Debt Payments FAQ:
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA ’s Grassland CRP is an important conservation win-win to producers and the environment by enabling grazing activities, while at the same time promoting good wildlife habitat and forage. Signup is open from April 4 to May 13.
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@usdafsa
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Bee Happy! #PollinatorWeek starts today!
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@usdafsa
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Is your operation affected by drought? @USDA offers a suite of programs that help with recovery as well as those that can help you manage risk and build resilience on your operation.
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@usdafsa
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Agricultural producers and landowners can submit offers through July 23 to protect fragile land through Conservation Reserve Program’s current signup. Contact your local FSA office. Learn more:
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It’s #backtoschool for the future of ag! @4H & @NationalFFA members – think about financing your ag project with our youth loan program.
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@usdafsa
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The Conservation Reserve Program puts producers at the center of climate-smart solutions that generate revenue and benefit the planet. General CRP signup begins Jan. 31 and Grasslands CRP signup starts on April 4.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA ‘s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) turns 35 tomorrow, 12/23. As one of the nation’s largest conservation programs, it's helped prevent more than 9 billion tons of soil from eroding and created more than 3 million acres of restored wetlands.
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@usdafsa
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Today’s youth are tomorrow’s farmers and ranchers! We make loans to youth to establish and operate agricultural income-producing projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA, and other agricultural groups.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA is now accepting applications to help cover costs of organic, transitioning producers. Applications are due by October 31, 2022. Details:
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@usdafsa
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Were you impacted by winter storms? @USDA offers programs that can help you recover.
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@usdafsa
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Yesterday, FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce got a bird’s eye view of flooding in mid-Missouri. FSA offers disaster assistance to help impacted farmers recover. Learn more at .
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@usdafsa
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Two weeks left to apply for @USDA ’s #CFAP . Applications will be accepted through September 11 for direct support to farmers & ranchers impacted by #COVID19 .
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@usdafsa
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It’s #backtoschool time! Also a good time for @4H & @NationalFFA members to consider a youth loan to finance their ag projects.
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@usdafsa
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Don't risk your 2019 crop year eligibility... Contact @usdafsa now to for an appointment to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) for the 2019 crop.
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@usdafsa
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$6 billion in emergency relief to go to agricultural producers soon to help offset impacts from frequent and catastrophic natural disasters in 2020 and 2021.
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@usdafsa
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Today is the deadline to complete election & enrollment for 2021 Agriculture Risk Coverage, Price Loss Coverage Programs:
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@usdafsa
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Agricultural producers and private landowners interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) can sign up for the popular program beginning today, Jan. 4, 2021, until Feb. 12, 2021.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA is extending the deadline to Apr. 9 for #ag producers to apply for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program because of recent winter storms and some clarifications to program rules.
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@usdafsa
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The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish. Learn more about livestock assistance here:
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA is here to help. We’re extending the deadline to July 22 to file acreage reports in the 12 states most hit by floods & heavy moisture.
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@usdafsa
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FSA has strengthened its outreach commitment by assigning outreach coordinators in all 51 states/territory offices and each of our 2,124 county offices nationwide. Find your state outreach coordinator here:
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@usdafsa
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UPDATE: dairy producers have an extra week to sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. Don’t leave money on the table and sign up by Sept. 27.
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@usdafsa
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Wishing our #farmers a safe & abundant #harvest18 this year! #FarmSafety #NFSHW
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@usdafsa
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Specialty crop producers – join us tomorrow at 3 p.m. EDT for a webinar to learn more about @USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Learn more: #CFAP
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA announced the temporary suspension of past-due debt collections and foreclosures for distressed borrowers under the Farm Storage Facility Loan and the Direct Farm Loan programs. Read more:
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@usdafsa
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Once signup begins (5/26) for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, the payment calculator & application will be available on . Here’s a preview of how to use the payment calculator: #CFAP
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA reminds ranchers and livestock producers that the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for 2021 grazing losses due to drought is 1/31/22
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@usdafsa
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For producers in Nebraska – If the recent abnormally cold, wet weather impacted your #livestock operation, file a notice of loss by April 29 for assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA accepted more than 3.1 million acres into this year’s Grassland CRP signup - the largest signup in the program’s history! But it’s not too late for you to participate. Learn more:
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@usdafsa
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FSA is accepting applications for the Quality Loss Adjustment Program through Apr. 9. The program provides financial assistance to crop producers who experienced quality losses caused by qualifying disaster events.
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@usdafsa
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Farmers, BEAT THE RUSH – CALL TODAY to make an appointment to enroll your crops in BOTH 2019 and 2020 ARC and PLC. #agrisk
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@usdafsa
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Don’t forget to enroll in ARC and PLC before the deadline of March 15. There are many ways to enroll and we’re here to assist.
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@usdafsa
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“I believe in the future of agriculture” and so does @USDAFSA . #DYK that FSA provides #youth loans to @4H , @NationalFFA & other students for income-producing projects?
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@usdafsa
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BREAKING NEWS: Richard Fordyce of Missouri named new @USDAFSA Administrator.
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@usdafsa
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Deadline Extended! May 17, 2019 is now the deadline to certify 2018 #crop production for participation in the Market Facilitation Program.
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@usdafsa
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REMINDER: May 17 is the deadline to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program.
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@usdafsa
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There’s one week left to apply for the Market Facilitation Program. Make an appointment with your local FSA office today.
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@usdafsa
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We feel like every day should be #NationalFarmersDay ! Thanks to the #farmers & #ranchers who work 24/7 to provide food, fiber and fuel.
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@usdafsa
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From bees and pollinators to underserved farmers, FSA offers fact sheets on more than 100 programs.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA & @UWMadison just released a new tool to help #dairy producers select the best coverage for their farm.
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@usdafsa
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Save time! Farmers can now enroll #crops in BOTH 2019 and 2020 ARC and PLC at the same time.
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@usdafsa
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Calling all @4H & @NationalFFA students – let us finance your ag projects with our Youth Loan! Up to $5,000 to buy livestock, seed, equipment & supplies.
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@usdafsa
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Producers have until Feb. 14 to apply for the Market Facilitation Program. Eligible commodities include: #soybeans , #sorghum , #corn , #wheat , #cotton , #dairy , #hogs , shelled #almonds & fresh sweet #cherries .
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA is seeking members for a new advisory committee on urban agriculture, part of a broader effort to focus on the needs of urban farmers:
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@usdafsa
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Due to extensive impacts from weather events this year, @usda has extended the deadline to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage program to December 20, 2019.
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@usdafsa
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Have questions about @USDA ’s new #CFAP program? Visit for information on eligible commodities, payment rates and FAQs.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA announced the availability of up to $2mil for local governments to host Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction pilot projects for fiscal year 2021.
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@usdafsa
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An Arkansas student started a cattle herd with a youth #loan from FSA. “I’ve learned how to manage money and save for my future endeavors.” Read more:
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA today announced the 2021 signup periods for general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and CRP Grasslands offers. General signup runs from January 4, 2021 to February 12, 2012; signup for CRP Grasslands runs from March 15, 2021 to April 23, 2021.
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. @USDA announces aquaculture disaster assistance policy change. Beginning June 1, producers of fish raised for food can now request Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) assistance for 2021 losses.
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@usdafsa
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Ashley DeBord took her hobby and love of plants and turned it into a greenhouse operation. Read her story:
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@usdafsa
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Signup is open for Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and the new Supplemental Dairy Margin Coverage program (SDMC) from Dec. 13, 2021, through Feb. 18, 2022. Producers must complete SDMC before enrolling in DMC 2022. Learn more:
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@usdafsa
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Farmers, the road to 2020 safety-net program enrollment ends on June 30! Enroll NOW in the Agriculture Risk Coverage & Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2020 crop year.
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@usdafsa
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TX HURRICANE: Large & small animal shelters/holding facilities are open. Call first #harvey #txwx #hurricaneharvey
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If you’re going organic, we want to help. Apply before Oct 31, and FSA will cover up to 75% of the cost of organic certification. Learn more: #OrganicAg
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. @USDA announces $800 million in block grants to 3 southeast states for farmers and livestock producers impacted by Hurricanes Michael and Florence – part of $3 billion package to help producers nationwide recover from 2018 and 2019 natural disasters.
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FSA extends deadlines to report prevented plant acres in states with flooding & excess moisture.
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Don’t let the sun set on your one-time opportunity to update crop yields for Price Loss Coverage! Deadline is Sept. 30, 2020.
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@usdafsa
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Today’s youth are tomorrow’s farmers and ranchers! We make loans to youth to establish and operate agricultural income-producing projects in connection with 4-H clubs, FFA, and other agricultural groups.
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@usdafsa
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. @USDA will open enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) with higher payment rates, new incentives, and a more targeted focus on the program’s role in climate change mitigation. More:
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@usdafsa
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Help us serve you better by nominating yourself or someone you respect to work with us on your County Committee. Elected members will receive a stipend and travel reimbursement. Don’t delay – nominations are due by August 2. #LeadYourFSA
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@usdafsa
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National #FarmersMarketWeek is wrapping up, but you can continue the celebration & support local farmers by visiting a market near you.
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America’s next generation of farmers and ranchers can participate in our “Beginning Farmer” loan programs for a fruitful ag future.
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@usdafsa
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Today, USDA awarded $6.6 million in grants and cooperative agreements for urban agriculture. Read more at:
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. @usdafsa will host a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program webinar focused on dairy and non-specialty crop producers on Thursday, June 11 at 3 p.m. EDT. Register now: #CFAP
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During #EarthDay2018 , help us celebrate the #farmers , #ranchers and #landowners who are stewards of the land every day!
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@usdafsa
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A streamlined authorization process for emergency haying and grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program acres means #livestock producers will be able to quickly access much needed #forage during eligible #drought conditions.
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Starting July 6, farmers and landowners can enroll in CLEAR30 – a new pilot program offering an opportunity to participate in a 30-year Conservation Reserve Program contract. Commit to #conservation with us:
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A North Carolina #microfarm went mobile with their #farmersmarket to better serve their community.
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@usdafsa
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We just launched an online tool to help producers with the farm loan application process. It’ll help ensure all farm loan applicants get equal support and have a consistent customer experience with @USDA . Check it out here:
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#Dairy producers looking at future Dairy Margin Coverage options: the Jan. 2019 margin has been announced at $7.99. Producers with appropriate coverage could receive a payment.
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If the pandemic has affected your farming or ranching operation, our CFAP 2 program is designed to provide relief. Apply by Dec. 11: #CFAP
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Our hearts are with farmers & ranchers battling wildfires. Contact FSA for info on disaster assistance #txfire #okfire #ksfire #cofire
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. @USDA is investing $15 million in the Klamath River Basin to assist producers impacted by worsening drought conditions. Learn more:
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@usdafsa
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Many of our program deadlines have been extended. Check out the full list here:
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. @USDA announces it will expand its work on wildlife conservation by investing at least $500 million over the next five years and by leveraging all available conservation programs. Details:
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