Friday, June 25, 2010

USDA FAS announces certification of three petitions under TAA for Farmers

Official press releases from the USDA FAS confirm that petitions have been certified for:  1) U.S. Shrimp Producers in the Gulf and South Atlantic States; 2) Catfish Producers Nationally; and 3) Asparagus Producers Nationally.   

This begins the 90 day sign up period for shrimpers and producers.  Individual shrimpers and producers, interested in applying for technical training and cash benefits must complete and submit a written application to their local Farm Service Agency Service Center within 90 calendar days from today. Applications (form FSA 229-1) are available on the FAS Web site at: http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/taa/taaforms.asp.


Press Releases:

Shrimp: http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/PressRelease/pressrel_dout.asp?Entry=valid&PrNum=0143-10
Catfish: http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/PressRelease/pressrel_dout.asp?Entry=valid&PrNum=0142-10
Asparagus: http://www.fas.usda.gov/scriptsw/PressRelease/pressrel_dout.asp?Entry=valid&PrNum=0141-10

Main FAS Page: http://www.fas.usda.gov/default.asp

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