(KFVS) - USDA Farm Service Agency in Illinois announced Tuesday that farmers can enroll starting October 22 in the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program for 2011 crop year losses.
According to Scherrie V. Giamanco, State Executive Director for USDA FSA, under the 2008 Farm Bill, SURE authorizes assistance to farmers and ranchers who suffered crop losses caused by natural disasters occurring through Sept. 30, 2011.
"Eligible producers who experienced a 2011 crop loss can contact their local county FSA office to learn more about the SURE program," said Giamanco. "All eligible farmers and ranchers must sign up for 2011 SURE benefits before the June 7, 2013 deadline."