05 October 2012

Farm Service Agency Announcement:

Claims Period Now Open for Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers

If you are a Hispanic or woman farmer or rancher who believes you have received discriminatory treatment at USDA because you are Hispanic or female, you may be eligible to submit a claim and receive a payment. Find out more by attending one of the public meetings being held around the state from October 2012 to February 2013. Claims packets must be completed and submitted before March 25, 2013.


California Meetings in October for Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers.

- Salinas - Oct. 10
- Ventura - Oct. 17
- Santa Maria - Oct. 18



http://www.fsa.usda.gov