A lot of questions are surfacing with regards to the Farm Bill Program elections. Here is a list of of resounces that may help you make your desicsion.

Click here for a list of Upcoming LOCAL meetings put on by Extension and FSA to explain programs

Click here for a summary of the ACR-County, ARC-Individual, and PLC 

Choosing Between PLC and ARC. University of Minnesota Extension

Click the icon to plug in your farm numbers to choose the right program for you.  

A great, quick read regarding PLC vs. ARC-County. Click here. 

FSA Deadlines

• Sept. 29, 2014 to Feb. 27, 2015: Land owners may visit their local Farm Service Agency office to update yield history and/or reallocate base acres.

• Nov. 17, 2014 to March 31, 2015: Producers make a one-time election of either ARC or PLC for the 2014 through 2018 crop years.

• Mid-April 2015 through summer 2015: Producers sign contracts for 2014 and 2015 crop years.

• October 2015: Payments for 2014 crop year, if needed.