In the Spotlight

Launching the Celebration – 30 Years of Conservation

2015 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Conservation Reserve program (CRP) and in recognition of this milestone; FSA has launched a commemorative website. The web address is www.fsa.usda.gov/CRPis30. We hope you’ll visit the site often to take an interactive, cross-country tour and see the nationwide impact of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) unfold virtually over the next several months.

Welcome to Indiana

 Welcome!

 Indiana FSA strives to provide quality services to all Indiana farmers through  various commodity, conservation, credit and disaster programs. These programs not only provide a safety net to agriculture producers, but also provide stability to rural communities and the Hoosier economy as a whole.

Indiana FSA has a strong tradition of providing customer-based service to Indiana producers through its professional and dedicated staff. The state office is located on the northwest side of Indianapolis, while our 75 County Offices are positioned throughout the state to serve the needs of local farmers.

Indiana's diverse agricultural bounty feeds the entire world and I appreciate the work Indiana and American farmers do to feed a hungry nation and world. I encourage you to contact me at FSA's Indiana State Office with any questions you may have about our programs or operations.

Proudly Serving You and Indiana Agriculture,

Julia A. Wickard
State Executive Director
julia.wickard@in.usda.gov

Indiana State FSA Committee
Travis Nolcox, Chairperson
Harry Pearson, Member
Wayne Vance, Member
Kristin Whittington, Member

Application Deadlines for Coverage for NAP Final Dates

• March 15---Beans, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Cantaloupes, Cucumbers, Corn, Eggplant, Greens, Herbs, Honeydew, Lettuce, Oats, Okra, Onions, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkins, Sorghum, Soybeans, Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Watermelon
• May 1---Nursery (ornamental nursery and nonornamental propagation nursery) for the crop year June 1 - May 31
• September 1---Value Loss Crops for the following year (flowers for fresh cut, onion sets, turfgrass sod, Christmas trees, aquaculture, ginseng, mushrooms, etc.)
• September 30---Garlic, Wheat, Barley, Rye and Mint for the following year's crop
• November 15---Perennial Grazing and Forage Crops (alfalfa, grass, mixed forages, clover, etc.)
• November 20---Apples, Apricots, Aronia (Chokeberry), Asparagus, Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries, Grapes, Hops, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Strawberries
• December 1---Honey for the following year

Call or write to us at:
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
5981 Lakeside Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46278
317-290-3315
Fax 855-374-4066