Stakeholder Tools

Below are resources for stakeholder and partner organizations to use that assist with program outreach efforts.

2024 County Committee Election Period

Learn more about County Committee Elections

Important Dates

June 15, 2024

The nomination period begins.

August 1, 2024

Last day to file nomination forms at the local USDA Service Center. 

November 4, 2024

Ballots mailed to eligible voters.

December 2, 2024

Last day to return voted ballots to the USDA Service Center.

January 1, 2025

Newly elected county committee members take office.

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Emergency Relief Program/Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ERP/ELRP/ERP2)

• USDA ERP Webpage
• Federal Register

Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)- Continuous

Signup for the continuous CRP program is ongoing.

• Continuous CRP Fact Sheet
• CRP Fact Sheet
• CRP Webinars

Equitable Relief in Farm Loan Programs (FLP)  

2018 Farm Bill implemented changes in some farm loan program requirements and provisions. 

• Press Release
• Federal Register Notice
• Administrator Video/Letter to FSA Direct Loan Borrowers
• USDA FSA Equitable Relief FAQ

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) FSA Debt Payments (Section 1005)

• Farm Production and Conservation ARPA Webpage 
• Press Release
• Federal Register
• Q & As
• USDA ARPA Webpage