Notice to Hispanic or Women Farmers and Ranchers:
COMPENSATION FOR CLAIMS OF DISCRIMINATION

If you believe that USDA improperly denied farm loan benefits to you between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic, or because you are female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. For more information  go to www.farmerclaims.gov  or call the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1-888-508-4429.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program offers help for farmers needing conservation assistance - Sign up by Feb. 3, 2012

Wisconsin agricultural producers may qualify for technical and financial assistance through NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program.  Over 85 conservation practices are available for costsharing to help reduce soil erosion, protect water quality, provide wildlife habitat, and conserve other natural resources.  Farmers may apply at any time; applications will be ranked annually for funding.  The next ranking date is Feb. 3, 2012.                                            .....Read more about EQIP
 

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Conservation Stewardship Program - Sign up deadline extended to Jan. 27 for 2012 funding

The Conservation Stewardship Program offers incentive payments for farmers and forest landowners practicing good conservation. This program is open to landowners throughout Wisconsin. In 2011, payments averaged $7200 per farm, and over $4.2 million statewide.  Farmers can apply for CSP at any time, and applications that are received will be ranked on an annual basis for funding.    ......Read more

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