USDA Farm Bill meetings scheduled

USDA and MSU Extension are conducting meetings to inform Montana producers about important new programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill). These meetings will focus on the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) that will be administered by FSA and the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) administered by RMA through federal crop insurance providers. MSU Extension will explain the new online Farm Bill Decision Tool that will be available this fall to assist producers in understanding their options for their operations. For more information call Russell Snedigar (FSA) 654-1333, ext. 2 or Marko Manoukian at 654-2543.

Local meetings:

Wednesday, October 22, 8-12 noon, Glasgow: Cottonwood Inn, 45 1st avenue NE.

Thursday, October 30, 2-6 p.m., Havre: MSU Northern Student Ballroom, 300 West 11th Street.

Friday, October 31, 8-12 noon, Malta: Great Northern Hotel.

Thursday, November 6, 2-6 p.m., Fort Belknap Agency: Aaniiih Nakota College, Room 209, 269 Blackfeet Avenue Fort Belknap Agency.