NAP AND DROUGHT
DECLARATION 2002
 Local ranchers will be receiving assistance through the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Non-Insured Assistance Program (NAP) for hay and feed losses. In addition, the County Emergency Board, consisting of FSA, Agricultural Commissioner, UC Cooperative Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Office of Emergency Services, has met and is moving forward with a 2002 drought declaration for Santa Barbara County. This declaration may make it possible for farmers and ranchers to receive more assistance through the FSA under the 2002 Livestock Assistance Program (LAP) and Emergency Loan Assistance. Please call Jennifer Anderson, FSA, 805.928.9269, for further information.
Deadlines for NAP 2003:
The 2003 crop year is quickly approaching, and it is time to insure your 2003 crops. The cost is $100 per crop per county, or $300 per producer per county with a waiver for Limited Resource Producers. The DEADLINE is September 1, 2002, for native grass grazing land and forage crops (hay). There will be NO LATE FILE applications accepted. Please contact Jennifer Anderson, FSA, 805.928.9269, for further information.
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