Fwd: Farm Service Agency Press Release - Emergency Haying, Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program Acres Available to Help Livestock Producers Weather Drought
Diane Mayerfeld
FYI
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| Subject: | Farm Service Agency Press Release - Emergency Haying, Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program Acres Available to Help Livestock Producers Weather Drought |
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| Date: | Thu, 19 Aug 2021 21:37:43 +0000 |
| From: | Ewoldt, Myha- FSA, Altoona, WI <myha....@usda.gov> |
| To: | Ewoldt, Myha- FSA, Altoona, WI <myha....@usda.gov> |
Hello,
Attached you will find a press release regarding the Emergency Haying and Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. Agricultural producers impacted by drought can now request haying and grazing on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres in certain Wisconsin counties, while still receiving their full rental payment for the land. The attached press release explains Emergency Haying and Grazing in further detail.
Currently, Burnett, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, La Crosse, Lafayette, Milwaukee, Monroe, Ozaukee, Pierce, Polk, Racine, Richland, Rock, Saint Croix, Vernon, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha Counties are eligible for Emergency Haying and Grazing of CRP acres. Currently, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Rock, and Walworth Counties are also eligible for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the topic further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at myha....@usda.gov
FSA appreciates your help spreading the word about our programs and sign ups. If there is anything we can do for your organization, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Have a great night!
Myha Ewoldt
Program Technician
Eau Claire County FSA Office
USDA - Farm Service Agency
Office Phone: (715) 832-6547 Ext. 6028
The Service Center in Eau Claire County is now open to limited visitors by appointment only. Our staff also continue to work with agricultural producers via phone, email, and other digital tools. Contact us at (715) 832-6547 to make an in-person or phone appointment.
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