As the deadline for growers to make important decisions regarding the 2014 Farm Bill approaches, the Cooperative Extension Service and the Farm Service Agency have further expanded the number of free workshops and webinars.
The new schedule also features three events featuring one of the key co-developers of the web-based decision aids to help farmers make decisions.
The webinars will help participants learn about Farm Service Agency Farm Bill programs and decisions specific to row crop production in Arkansas. The deadline for the base acreage and yield decision is Friday, Feb. 27. The deadline for decisions about agricultural risk coverage and price loss coverage is Tuesday, March 31.
Individuals wishing to participate in the webinars must register for each session separately. The webinars are conducted through a software program called Zoom. Upon registration, users will receive an email confirmation with the link to join the webinar and the system requirements for Zoom.
Workshops include:
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* 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Stuttgart, Rice Research and Extension Center. Decision Aid workshop. Contacts: Brad Watkins 870-673-2661, Danny Hoots 870-946-3331 ext 2 or Bobby Coats 502-671-2195.
* 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Stuttgart, Rice Research and Extension Center. Decision Aid workshop. Contact: Brad Watkins 870-673-2661, Danny Hoots 870-946-3331 ext 2 or Bobby Coats 501-671-2195.
Details: www.uaex.edu/farmbill or contact the local farm service agency.