Clark County UW-Extension Hosting Meetings on Margin Protection Program
Sunday, August 16th, 2015 -- 6:40 AM
-Clark County USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director, Deb Esselman reminds dairy farmers to enroll in the Margin Protection Program for 2016 coverage before the September 30th deadline.The voluntary program established by the 2014 Farm Bill provides financial assistance to participating dairy operations when the margin, the difference between the price of milk and feed costs, falls below the coverage level selected by the farmer.
FSA and the University of Wisconsin Extension Office are hosting local meetings at no cost to help local dairy producers learn more about the Margin Protection Program. They'll hold a meeting on Monday, August 24th from 12:30pm-2:30pm at the Marshfield ARS Auditorium.
For more information or to register for the program, please contact Clark County FSA or the Clark County University of Wisconsin Extension Office at 715-743-5121.
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