February 28th Workshop to Cover Fruit & Vegetable Grower Funding Opportunities

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers a wide range of programs and services for farms of all types and sizes. Join us on Friday February 28, 2020 from 1 to 3pm at the Franklin County USDA Service Center to learn more about how various funding opportunities can be utilized by fruit and vegetable growers.

Topics will include FSA’s Farm Storage & Handling Loans, Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, Organic Certification Cost Share Program, as well as farm operating and ownership loans. Natural Resources Conservation Service will discuss funding for high tunnels and the Franklin County Soil & Water will present information on their relevant programs.

The Franklin County USDA Service Center is located at 151 Finney Boulevard in Malone. Anyone interested in learning more is welcome to attend. For more information, please call the Franklin County Farm Service Agency at 518-483-2850, extension 2.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting should contact Jennifer Bosley at 518-483-2850 extension 2 or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.