2014 Acreage Reporting Dates In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Antrim/Otsego County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for Antrim/Otsego County: July 15, 2014 Beans (Adzuki, Black Turtle, Cranberry, Great Northern, Kidney, Dark Red Kidney,
Light Red Kidney, White Kidney, Pinto, Small Red, Small White/Navy, Tebo,
Yellow Eye), Hops, and Cabbage (Planted Before 5/31), Forage Seeding, all
other Spring seeded crops. August 15, 2014 Cabbage (Planted 6/1 - 7/20) September 30, 2014 Aquaculture, Christmas Trees, Floriculture, Ginseng, Mushrooms, Nursery
& Turfgrass Sod November 15, 2014 Perennial Forage (Alfalfa, Hay, Mixed Hay, Pasture) Fall-Seeded Wheat,
Rye, and all other fall seeded small grains January 2, 2015 Honey (Certifying number of Colonies)
January 15, 2015 Apples, Apricots, Asparagus, Blueberries, Caneberries, Cherries, Chestnuts,
Cranberries, Currants, Grapes, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums,
Prunes, Rhubarb, and Strawberries
February 1, 2015 Maple Sap (Number of eligible trees and Taps). The following exceptions apply to the above acreage reporting dates: · If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be
reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed. · If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must
be reported no later than 30 calendars days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate
documentation must be provided to the county office. · If a perennial forage crop is reported with the intended use of "cover only," "green manure," "left
standing," or "seed," then the acreage must be reported by July 15th. Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins. For questions regarding crop certification and crop loss reports, please contact the Antrim/Otsego County FSA office at (231) 533-8542 ext. 2.
Beginning Farmer LoansFSA assists beginning farmers to finance agricultural enterprises. Under these designated farm loan programs, FSA can provide financing to eligible applicants through either direct or guaranteed loans. FSA defines a beginning farmer as a person who: - Has operated a farm for not more than 10 years
- Will materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm
- Agrees to participate in a loan assessment, borrower training and financial management program sponsored by FSA
- Does not own a farm in excess of 30 percent of the county's average size farm.
Additional program information, loan applications, and other materials are available at your local USDA Service Center. You may also visit www.fsa.usda.gov. Farm Operation Changes
Producers who have bought or sold land, or added or dropped rented land from their operation must report those changes to the FSA office as soon as possible. A copy of the deed or recorded land contract for purchase property is needed to maintain accurate records with FSA. Failure to do so can lead to possible program ineligibility and penalties. While making record updates, be sure to update signature authorizations. Breaking New Ground Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production as doing so without prior authorization may put a producer's federal farm program benefits in jeopardy. This is especially true for land that must meet Highly Erodible Land (HEL) and Wetland Conservation (WC) provisions. Producers with HEL determined soils must apply tillage, crop residue and rotation requirements as specified in their conservation plan. Producers should notify FSA prior to conducting land clearing or drainage projects to ensure compliance. If you intend to clear any trees to create new cropland, these areas will need to be reviewed to ensure any work will not risk your eligibility for benefits. Landowners and operators can complete form AD-1026 Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) and Wetland Conservation (WC) Certification to determine whether a referral to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is necessary. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay),
(866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). | 
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