United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers Below Is a List of Information That You Will Need to Enroll in US

Helpful Information for Agriculture Producers Visiting United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Centers

Below is a list of information that you will need to enroll in USDA programs

1. Your Name 2. Address of Operation (& Mailing Address if different.) 3. Ranch or Farm Tract # 4. County 5. Nearest City or Township 6. DBA (Doing Business As) a. If you are operating an LLC, you will need to know your employer identification number or EIN 7. Warranty Deed or Lease 8. Conservation Plan 9. Types of Crops – Pasture/Forestry Land 10. Current filed CCC-941 form to verify the average adjusted gross income a. If your operation is an LLC, each individual that is part of the LLC must complete the CCC-941 form annually

DON’T FORGET YOUR RECEIPT!

All USDA Representatives must provide you a “receipt for service” for any approved, denied, or requested services. You can also request photocopies of your completed paperwork for your own records.

To ensure that all USDA customers and potential customers are being properly served in local offices, the 2008 farm bill requires that a “Receipt For Service” (Form AD-2088) be provided, upon request, for each benefit or service sought by any inquirer, applicant, or customer of the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Rural Business Service, the Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Utilities Service. All USDA representatives of the agencies listed must provide you a “Receipt For Service” for any approved, denied or requested services. Be sure to ask for a “Receipt For Service” as it is your right! Anyone who experiences any problems obtaining a Receipt for Service can call the USDA Office of Advocacy and Outreach at 1-800-880-4183.

Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts: P.O. Box 2775, Oklahoma City, OK 73101*okconservation.org Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project Inc: 3506 N. Forest Park Dr. Oklahoma City, OK 73121*405.201.6624*obhrpi.org

Did you know that there are many opportunities for you to become involved with USDA through committees and local work groups?

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) holds FSA County Committee Elections each year. The committee members serve as a connection between the farming community and USDA-FSA. The committee members help make decisions about the kind of programs that their county offers. To learn more about how to vote and run for a county committee, visit www.okconservation.org/CARE or www.fsa.usda.gov/news-room/county-committee-elections/

Conservation districts work closely with NRCS to decide the local conservation priorities and criteria for USDA activities and programs. Conservation District Directors also set the local priorities and guidelines for the state cost share program. To learn more about how to vote and run for a conservation district director position, visit www.okconservation.org/CARE or https://www.ok.gov/conservation/Conservation_Districts/Conservation_District_Director_Elect ions/index.html