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Attn ALL fsrmers please!

The deadline to submit your ag census has been extended, this data is especially impt ax the new farm bill is defined, smaller farmers new farmers. Organic farmers. Farmers trying new innovations (aquaculture, fruit grown in hoop houses, urban & community ag. Innovative tillage and cover crops) all should apply to I'd where funding is needed and new directions many of u are trying out and making a go of it. If u have ur census this is the perfect Day to get it done, if u need a copy go to one of the following sites:

IF you have your card which they mailed and would like to complete the census online please go to http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Online_Response/index.php

If you do not have a card from the USDA Ag Census you will need to go to this site: https://www.agcounts.usda.gov/cgi-bin/counts/

NOTE: The USDA is sending out another census form to those who have YET to complete the form. Please take the time to do this as this is how programs through NRCS, FSA, and research areas are identified and justified. PLEASE!

Enjoy this beautiful snowy day.

Not so good for snow people but the dogs do love galloping around in it:)

Vicki Morrone

Organic Farming Specialist

Center For Regional Food Systems at MSU

480 Wilson Rd. Room 303

East Lansing, MI 48824

517-353-3542/517-282-3557 (cell)

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