CERTIFICATION TIME FOR MANY CROPS
In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to make an appointment with the Hockley County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. Call 806-894-3332 to make an appointment. The following acreage reporting dates are applicable for Hockley County: July 15, 2014: Cotton, grain sorghum, and most others crops planted in the spring The following exceptions apply to the above acreage reporting dates: · If the crop has not been planted by the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed. · If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, then the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendars days after purchase or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office. Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy holders should note that the acreage reporting date for NAP covered crops is the earlier of the dates listed above or 15 calendar days before grazing or harvesting of the crop begins. Donate Today to our "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive USDA kicked off the 6th annual Feds Feed Families Campaign on June 2, 2014. The food drive is an annual event in which Federal employees, nationwide, collect food for distribution by food banks, food pantries, and shelters. The Feds Feed Families program started in 2009. The 2014 food drive officially began on June 2 and will run through August 27. All Federal agencies across the country participate in the campaign and Federal employees are asked to donate non-perishable food items throughout the summer. Donations are given to local food banks across the country – having a positive impact to help food banks address food insecurity. Secretary Vilsack noted that the latest USDA estimates show that in 2012, food insecurity affected 14.5 percent of American households at some point. If you are interested in making a donation to the annual "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive, please contact your local USDA Service Center at 806-894-3332. We also collect at our office, and you can bring donations by any time during office hours. For more information on the Feds Feed Families campaign, please visit: http://www.usda.gov/fedsfeedfamilies. Questions?
Please contact Corey Moore, County Executive Director, at (806) 894-3332, corey.moore@tx.usda.gov or for Farm Loans, please contact Linda G. Turner, Acting Farm Loan Manager, at (806) 385-4475, linda.turner@tx.usda.gov. | 
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