The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots this week for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners in Michigan. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. To be counted, producers and landowners must return ballots to their local FSA county office or be postmarked by Dec. 6, 2021. 

Ohio Enrollment Currently At 59% of Expected Contracts

Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

Ballots To Be Mailed to Eligible Voters Beginning This Week 

Payments to Begin Early March 

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to assist agricultural producers in their recovery efforts following wildfires or other qualifying natural disasters. 

Available programs and loans include: 

Contact:
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

Payments to Begin Early March 

Online Tools and Toll-Free Number Available to Assist Producers 

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2021— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide pandemic assistance to cover certification and education expenses to agricultural producers who are certified organic or transitioning to organic.