Reminder of Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Qualifying Direct Farm Loan Programs Borrowers

FSA borrowers who have concerns about making their upcoming direct FSA loan installment payment or who have already missed a recent installment payment may be eligible for assistance with cash flow concerns. Borrowers can contact their local FSA office or the FSA Call Center at 877-508-8364 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET to inquire about eligibility.

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Inflation Reduction Act Section 22007 – Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program is a new program, authorized by Section 22007(e) of the Inflation Reduction Act, that will provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to 2021.

Details about the program, including an application and e-filing portal, are available at 22007apply.gov. Applicants can also call the free call center at 1-800-721-0970

Filing an application is FREE and does not require a lawyer. The application period is open and runs through October 31, 2023.

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Dates to Remember July 14 Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program July 17 Acreage Reporting deadline for most crops July 31 Clear 30 for Producers with Expiring CRP Acres Aug 1 County Committee Nomination Period  County Committee Elections (usda.gov) Aug 11 Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) Sept 30 2024 Non-Insurable Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage  deadline for Perennial Forages and Value Loss Crops (Includes Aquaculture, Christmas trees, Turfgrass sod) Oct 31 Organic Certification Cost Share Program -OCCSP webpage Jan31, 2024 Food Safety Certification from Specialty Crop Program Ongoing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) - Continuous Enrollment

 

Maine State Committee

Annie Allen, Chair
Ward McLaughlin, Member
Penelope Jordan, Member
Aaron Carroll, Member
William Bullard, Member