Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections, Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs
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FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Payments Issuing to Producers of 2021 Crops Triggering Safety-Net Program Payments
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FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Payments Issuing to Producers of 2021 Crops Triggering Safety-Net Program Payments
Payments Issuing to Producers of 2021 Crops Triggering Safety-Net Program Payments
TUALATIN, Oregon, Jan. 6, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (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. The 12-person committee will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices as well as identify any barriers to urban agriculture.
This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts.
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties/Border States Also Available
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process. This uniform application process will help to ensure all farm loan applicants receive equal support and have a consistent customer experience with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) regardless of their individual circumstances.
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FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 8, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (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. The 12-person committee will advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the development of policies and outreach relating to urban, indoor, and other emerging agricultural production practices as well as identify any barriers to urban agriculture.
Contact: Gabi Grunstein
gabor.grunstein@usda.gov
Bergen, Essex and Union Counties Also Eligible
Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov
Emergency Support to Producers in Surrounding Counties Also Available