Special New Grower Assistance Programs will Help SE Farmers

Randall Weiseman September 16, 2010 Alabama, Cotton, Field Crops, Florida, General, Georgia, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced some new assistance programs for segments of agriculture that may not have been as protected under Farm Bill disaster programs.

Assistance for Field Crops:

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Assistance for Aquaculture Producers
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