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The Management Calendar

Farm Business Management Update, October-November 2002

By Gordon Groover

The continuing drought and changes to farm programs are two big items that will impact Virginia's farmers for a number of years. To keep up-to-date on changes to farm programs, and drought assistance programs, visit your local FSA office or frequently check the FSA web site (http://www.fsa.usda.gov/) for new information. You can locate contact information (phone numbers, address, and name and e-mail for the County Director) for your local FSA office by selecting your county from the following map http://oip.usda.gov/scripts/ndisapi.dll/oip_agency/index?state=va&agency=fsa

Selective information you should be aware is as follows:

Farm business managers should consider putting the following activities on their management calendar for October-November.

Other useful information to farmers and professionals.

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