If you believe that USDA improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic, or because you are female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. For more information go to www.farmerclaims.gov or call the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1.888.508.4429.
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,
Steve D. Maurer State Executive Director, Ohio
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Ohio FSA State Committee Members:
- Jan. 31 ---- Deadline on 2011 LDPs for wool and unshorn lamb pelts.
- Feb. 20 ---- President's Day Holiday. FSA Offices Closed.
- Mar. 15 ---- Deadline to obtain 2012 NAP coverage on spring planted crops.
- April 2 ----- Final Availability for 2011 crop wheat, barley, oats, honey loans and LDPs.
- Continues -- Farm Storage Facility Loan Program.
- Continues -- SAFE Program and Continuous Conservation Reserve Program.
- Continues -- Grassland Reserve Program (GRP).
United States Department of Agriculture Ohio Farm Service Agency 200 North High St. Room 540 Columbus, OH 43215 (614)255-2441 Office Hours are 8:00-4:30pm EST.
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