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                Here's a few reminders before you make the trip: 
					Please bring all planting datesFailed acreage must be reported before disposition of 
					the cropPrevented acreage must be reported no later than 15 days 
					after final planting date. Corn final plant date is June 
					5th; prevented must be reported by June 20th. Soybeans final 
					plant date is June 20th; prevented must be reported by July 
					5th.CRP must be certified by July 15, 2016. 
              
                Starting with the 2013 crop year the deadline for reporting fall 
				seeded crops, including wheat, and perennial forage/ grazing was 
				moved to December 15.
 **CRP ACREAGE SHOULD NOT BE DISTURBED UNTIL AFTER** AUGUST 1ST 
				DUE TO PRIMARY NESTING SEASON
 
              
                2016 ARC/PLC Enrollment
 ARC/ PLC enrollment is underway. If you have not completed your 
				enrollment, we encourage you to visit the Logan County Farm 
				Service Agency office at once. If 2016 enrollment is not 
				completed on a farm, the farm will not be eligible for financial 
				assistance from the PLC or ARC program should crop prices or 
				farm revenues fall below the historical price or revenue bench 
				marks established by the program
 
              
                
				 
              
                Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Loans
 Farm Service Agency provides direct and guaranteed loans to 
				beginning farmers and ranchers who are unable to obtain 
				financing from commercial credit sources.The Agency targets a 
				portion of its loan funds to small and Beginning Farmers and 
				Ranchers. A beginning farmer is defined as one who:
 
						Has not operated a farm or ranch for more than 10 
						yearsDoes not own a farm or ranch greater than 30 percent 
						of the average size farm in the county as determined by 
						the most current Census for AgricultureMeets the loan eligibility requirements of the 
						program to which he/she is applyingSubstantially participates in the operation  
              
                For more information/questions, please contact Tony Schmillen, 
				Farm Loan Manager, at 217-735-5508 or
				
				tony.schmillen@il.usda.gov 
              
                Questions? Please contact, John Peters, County Executive Director, at 
				217-735-5508 ext 2, 
				john.peters@il.usda.gov  or for Farm Loans, please 
				contact Tony Schmillen, Farm Loan Manager, at 217-735-5508 ext 
				2, tony.schmillen@il.usda.gov
 
              
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint 
of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil 
Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 
20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 
(Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users). 
              
Logan County USDA 1650 5th Street
 Lincoln, IL, 62656
 Hours:
 Monday - Friday
 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
 
 Phone: 217-735-5508 ext. 2
 Fax: 855-693-7125
 
 County Committee:
 Dennis Ramlow - Chairman
 Tim Southerlan - Vice Chairman
 Kenton Stoll - Member
 Dorothy Gleason - Advisor
 
 County Executive Director:
 John Peters
 
 Program Technicians:
 Ann Curry
 Tammy Edwards
 Mari Anne Komnick
 Cindy Mayfield
 Chelsie Peddicord
 
 Farm Loan Manager:
 Tony Schmillen
 
 Next COC Meeting : TBD
 
              
 
              
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