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(MALONE, NEW YORK) January 20, 2012 - USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director, Jennifer Bosley announced signup for the Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) and Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) begins January 23 through June 1.

Farmers in Franklin County who are interested in enrolling in these programs should contact the FSA county office to set up an appointment to complete the signup process. Contracts need to be signed each year to receive program benefits. All signatures of producers receiving a share in DCP and ACRE payments are required by June 1, 2012.

The Franklin County Farm Service Agency is located at 151 Finney Boulevard, Malone and can be reached by calling 518-483-2850 and selecting option 2. Information about DCP, ACRE and other FSA programs is also available at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/NY.

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