IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• CONTINUOUS CRP SIGNUP 61- Deadline July 31, 2024
• PRODUCER INFORMATIONAL MEETING – Lamar Community Building – Farm Loan and payment eligibility - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
• GENERAL CRP SIGNUP 62- Deadline March 29, 2024
• GRASSLAND CRP SIGNUP - BEGINS April 29
• CRP PRIMARY NESTING SEASON - March 15 through July 15

Disclaimer: Information in this UPDATE is pertinent to Kiowa County FSA only. Producers reading this and that do not have FSA interest in Kiowa County are advised to contact their local FSA Office.

THE USDA SERVICE CENTER HAS A DROP BOX AVAILABLE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING.

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FSA to Host In-Person Informational Meetings for Producers

The Colorado Farm Service Agency will be conducting in-person producer informational meetings around the state to cover a variety of FSA topics. The topics range from Farm Programs to Farm Loans to USDA Electronic processes, and more. Below are the dates, times, locations, topics, and registration links for each event.

Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Lamar

Farm Loans, and Payment Eligibility

• 9:00am-12:00pm

Lamar Community Bld: 610 S 6th Street, Lamar, CO, 81052

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Pueblo

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, Farm Loans, and Payment Eligibility

• 9:30am-12:00pm

Pueblo Public Library, Rawlings: 100 E Abriendo Ave. Pueblo, CO 81004

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – Colorado Springs

Farm Loans, Livestock Programs, and Conservation Programs

• 9:00am-12:00pm
• Colorado Parks and Wildlife:
• 4255 Sinton Road
• Colorado Springs, CO

Thursday, April 4, 2024 – Grand Junction

Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and Livestock Programs

• 9:00am-12:00pm
• Grand Junction-TBD

Thursday April 4, 2024 - Alamosa

Farm Loans, Payment Eligibility, and Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program

• 9:00am-12:00pm
• Rio Grande Water Conservation District: 8805 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Craig

Best Practices to apply for programs and General Farm Program overview

• 9:00am-12:00pm
• Moffat County Pavilion: 750 East 4th Street, Craig, CO 81625

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Hesperus

Acreage Reporting and Livestock Programs

• 9:00am-12:00pm
• Hi-Country Auction: 15062 Hwy140 Hesperus, CO 81326

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - Limon

Livestock Programs, Conservation Programs, and USDA Electronic Processing for Producers

• 9:00am-12:00pm

Limon Community Bld: 477 D. Avenue, Limon, CO 80828

Wednesday, August 14, 2023 – Fort Collins

Farm Loans, Farm Programs, and USDA Electronic Processing for Producers

• 9:00am-12:00pm
• FSA Office: 2150 Centre Ave. Bldg. A Ste. 116, Fort Collins, CO 80526

We look forward to seeing you! For more information on programs and Colorado FSA Information, visit Colorado State Office (usda.gov); for more information on specific meetings, please contact the applicable County FSA Office.