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Planting Transferability Pilot Project available to IN producers

Executive Director of Indiana’s Farm Service Agency Julia Wickard announced yesterday the Planting Transferability Pilot Project permits Indiana producers to plant approved fruits or vegetables for processing on base acres under the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program or Average Crop Revenue Election Program.  Wickard says PTPP offers producers the opportunity to diversify their crop production and offers Indiana farmers with addition sources of revenue.

Approved plantings include cucumbers, green beans, lima beans, pumpkins, snap beans, sweet corn or tomatoes.  Without the PTPP – planting of these crops on base acres would be prohibited. 

Indiana has 9,000 acres approved for PTPP in 2012. 

Eligible producers have until March 1, 2012 to sign up.  USDA is NOT accepting any late filed applications. 

For more information contact your local FSA county office.