Message from the CED: Terrie Robinson

Report any crop damage due to natural disasters within 15 days of the occurrence. Livestock owners or contract growers must file a notice of loss within 30 calendar days of when the loss of livestock is first apparent as well as file an application for payment within 60 calendar days after the end of the calendar year in which the eligible loss condition occurred.

Make sure your farm plans have been updated and all eligibility forms have been completed. Payments cannot be issued until all required forms and signatures have been received.

Text LAFranklin to FSANOW (372-669) to receive important updates and reminders of upcoming program deadlines.

Update ownership as soon as possible after the sale or purchase of any farm/crop land.

Important Dates:

Apr 15 - Jul. 15 - non-disturbance period for land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)

Make an appointment for the Emergency Relief Program 2022 Track 2.

Jul. 15 - Crop Acreage Reporting Deadline

Jul. 15 - Deadline for CCC-817U Certification of Compliance for CRP

Jul. 31 - Deadline for Continuous CRP Signup

Aug. 1 - Deadline to request a Farm Reconstitution

Update your Records:

FSA is cleaning up our producer record database and needs your help. Please report any changes of address, zip code, phone number, email address or an incorrect name or business name on file to our office. You should also report changes in your farm operation, like the addition of a farm by lease or purchase. You should also report any changes to your operation in which you reorganize to form a Trust, LLC or other legal entity.

FSA and NRCS program participants are required to promptly report changes in their farming operation to the County Committee in writing and to update their Farm Operating Plan on form CCC-902.

Update ownership as soon as possible after the sale or purchase of any farm/crop land.

To update your records, contact your Franklin Parish USDA Service Center at 318-435-9424 Ext. 2.