New Farmers.gov feature enables USDA customers to manage conservation activities online


enables you to: •View, download and e-sign documents; • Request conservation assistance;


• Reference technical terms and submit questions; • Access information on current and past conservation practices;


and


• View detailed information on all previous and ongoing con- tracts, including the amount of planned and received cost-share as- sistance.


Currently, access is only available for customers doing business as individuals. Entities – such as an LLC or Trust – can’t access the portal at this time, but access is being planned. n


You can now manage your conservation activities and request assistance from USDA through a new feature on farmers.gov. These conservation features join several others already available through the farmers.gov portal, including the ability to view farm loan infor- mation.


Using a desktop, tablet, or phone, the “Conservation” feature


AGA 2020 Annual General Meeting Annual General Meeting on Friday, November 20 via the Zoom platform at 8:00 p.m. Open to all members. Be a part of your Alberta goat community! Door prizes and a 'virtual after party' will be part of the event. Meeting details and connection information will be updated in 'Goat Drop- pings'.


Board of Directors 2021 elections


Join the AGA 2021 Board and represent your industry. Contact the AGA office or a Director for details.


Did you know? - AGA members have access to the 'Members Only' page on the AGA website. Information to be found includes past conference speaker presentations, video demos, Merchant partners & much more! Of special note is 2018 conference main speaker Tina Varughese with TWorks Communication presenta- tion '50 Shades of Beige - Selling Goat Products to All Cultures'. Ms. Varughese's presentation has proven to provide valuable communication tools to benefit all producers.


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