LIVESTOCK INDEMNITY PROGRAM (LIP)
Livestock producers who experience livestock death as a result of an eligible adverse weather event may qualify for assistance through the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). LIP provides monetary assistance to eligible livestock owners and livestock contract growers, for eligible livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality that occurred as a direct result of an eligible adverse weather event, including the extreme heat recently occurring in several areas of South Dakota.
For livestock deaths occurring during the 2011 calendar year, livestock producers must file a notice of loss and application for payment with FSA within 30 calendar days of when the loss of livestock is apparent.
COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTION
County Committee (COC) election for Local Administrative Area 2 is being held this year. Area 2 consists of Star, Bethel, Meckling and Spirit Mound townships. Eligible voters in this area are encouraged to file a nomination form for this three year term no later than August 1st to be included on the ballot. Current member, Marvin Walz, has reached his term limit and is not eligible for re-election.
PUBLIC NOTICE and REFERRAL GUIDE for USDA SETTLEMENTS and CLAIMS ADJUDICATION PROCESS
WOMEN and HISPANIC Farmers and Ranchers Claims Adjudication – If you believe that USDA improperly denied farm loan benefits to you for certain time periods between 1981 and 2000 because you are a female, or because you are Hispanic, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. To register to receive a Claim’s Package call Claim’s Call Center at: 1-888-508-4429. To register to receive a Claim’s Package you may visit the Claim’s Website at: www.farmerclaims.gov
NATIVE AMERICANS Settlement Agreement (Keepseagle) – If you are a Native American who was denied a Farm Loan or Loan Servicing by the USDA between Jan. 1, 1981 and Nov. 24, 1999, you may be eligible for benefits from a Class Action Settlement. To request a Claim’s Package or for more information, call the Claim’s Call Center at: 1-888-233-5506. To request a claim’s package or for more information, visit the Claim’s Website at: www.indianfarmclass.com
AFRICAN AMERICANS Settlement Agreement (Pigford II) – If you are an African-American farmer who (a) submitted a request to file a late claim on or between Oct. 13, 1999 and June 18, 2008, under the 1999 USDA settlement in the earlier class action known as Pigford v. Glickman (“Pigford”), and (b) who did not receive a merits determination of their discrimination claim, you may be eligible for benefits from a Class Action Settlement. For more information, call: 1-866-950-5547 or 1-866-472-7826. For more information, visit www.blackfarmercase.com
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR 2009 DISASTER BENEFITS IS JULY 29
The deadline to apply for assistance for 2009 crop losses under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program is July 29, 2011. The SURE program compensates producers for production and/or quality losses during times of disaster. All producers who experienced crop production and/or crop quality losses, for crop year 2009, must apply for SURE program benefits by the July 29th deadline
Clay County FSA Office
121 W. Kidder St., Suite 102
Vermillion, SD 57069
Phone Number: 605-624-7060 #2
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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