Fwd: Lincoln County June Newsletter

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From: USDA Farm Service Agency <usdafsa@service.govdelivery.com>
Date: Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 1:59 PM
Subject: Lincoln County June Newsletter
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June 2014 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Topics For June USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Began June 15 2014 Acreage Reporting Dates Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Compliance Beginning Farmer Loans Special Accomodations Selected Interest Rates for June 2014 Lincoln County FSA Updates "Happy Summer Lincoln County Producers! Wheat harvest is well underway for the county. We would like to remind everyone that once you finish planting your crops please come by the office to certify, or report your acreage. If you have any NAP crop losses, you have 15 days from the date you noticed the loss to report that also. USDA Farm Service Agency's Emergency Forestry Restoration Program (EFRP) signup began June 9 for the county.  The program provides payments to eligible owners of non-industrial private forest (NIPF) land in order to carry out emergency measures to restore land damaged by the April 28th tornado. The signup for this program ends July 9. If you have any questions, or are interested in signing up for this program, please do not hesitate to contact I or any of the Lincoln County FSA staff. Also, please note our new fax number listed under our address." - Joe Ashby, CED Lincoln County FSA Office 820 William D. Jones Blvd Fayetteville, TN 37334 Phone: (931) 438-2450 Fax: (855) 494-1756 County Executive Director Joe L. Ashby Program Technicians Barbara Clay Valerie Sanders Jamila Scott Farm Loan Manager: Keith Clay Farm Loan Officers: Holly Dickens Tim Storey Next County Committee Meeting:  September 25, 2014 8:30 AM (subject to change) USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Nomination Period Began June 15 The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began Sunday, June 15, 2014.  To be eligible to serve on an FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area where the person is nominated.  Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others. Organizations representing minorities and women also may nominate candidates. To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign the nomination form, FSA-669A. The form and other information about FSA county committee elections are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. Nomination forms for the 2014 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on Aug. 1, 2014. Elections will take place this fall.   While FSA county committees do not approve or deny farm ownership or operating loans, they make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs and other agricultural issues. Members serve three-year terms. Nationwide, there are about 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. Committees consist of three to 11 members that are elected by eligible producers.   FSA will mail ballots to eligible voters beginning Nov. 3, 2014. Ballots are due back to the local county office either via mail or in person by Dec. 1, 2014. Newly elected committee members and alternates take office on Jan. 1, 2015. 2014 Acreage Reporting Dates In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Lincoln County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline.  The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for Lincoln County: July 15, 2014: All Other Crops Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Compliance Landowners and operators are reminded that in order to receive payments from USDA, they must be compliant with Highly Erodible Land (HEL) and Wetland Conservation (WC) provisions.   Farmers 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 jeopardize 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.   For more information on Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation provisions, contact a FSA County Office or visit the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov Beginning Farmer Loans FSA 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. Special Accomodations Special accommodations will be made upon request for individuals with disabilities, vision impairment or hearing impairment. If accommodations are required, individuals should contact the county FSA office staff directly or by phone.  Selected Interest Rates for June 2014 90-Day Treasury Bill: 0.125% Farm Operating Loans - Direct: 2.25% Farm Ownership Loans - Direct: 4.00% Farm Ownership Loans - Direct Down Payment, Beginning Farmer or Rancher: 1.50% Emergency Loans - 3.25% Farm Storage Facility Loans (7 years): 2.25% Farm Storage Facility Loans (10 years): 2.625% Farm Storage Facility Loans (12 years): 2.750% Commodity Loans 1996 - Present: 1.125% 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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