Producers who still have questions about ACRE can now visit their local FSA office and set down with the staff and use an ACRE Calculator. The calculator will help determine the impact of ACRE participation on their farming operation. If you are interested, please visit your local FSA office.

Through ACRE, USDA offers producers an alternative to Direct and Counter-cyclical (DCP) payments. The ACRE alternative provides eligible producers a state-level revenue guarantee, based on the 5-year state Olympic average yield and the 2-year national average price.

For more information on ACRE, CLICK HERE to read the most updated ACRE information that includes the FSA News Release, the ACRE Factsheet and The Ohio State University Extension Service ACRE Decision Question.

In Ohio, agriculture is a huge industry. One in seven Ohioans are employed in the food and agriculture industry which contributes over $98 billion to the state's economic growth.

Ohio's top commodities include: soybeans, corn, wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, grapes, Swiss cheese and egg production.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides federal program benefits to Ohio's farmers and producers' in terms of loans for operating and land purchase, commodity price supports, disaster relief, emergency assistance, conservation and other needed agriculture support efforts.

Through these activities, FSA supports the USDA mission and helps ensure a healthful, stable, accessible and affordable food supply. Through these programs, FSA also fosters good land stewardship, which will help preserve our agricultural land for generations to come.

Sincerely,

David A. Drake

Acting State Executive Director, Ohio

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United States Department of Agriculture

Ohio Farm Service Agency

200 North High St. Room 540

Columbus, OH 43215

(614)255-2441

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