USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers of the importance of timely electing and enrolling in the Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the traditional Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program (DCP). It is critical for producers to begin the enrollment process as soon as possible as the deadline to enroll for the 2010 program is June 1, 2010.

Producers who have not yet enrolled in DCP or ACRE should contact the Russellville office as soon as possible to schedule an appointment, June 1 is the final date to have all of the contracts signed and late-filed applications will not be accepted.

ACRE elections on the CCC-509ACRE will not be approved until all producers, including owners, on a farm have signed the CCC-509ACRE for election and the CCC-509 for enrollment into the ACRE program. If producers do not elect ACRE, they have the option of completing the CCC-509 contract for enrollment into the DCP program by the deadline. Both ACRE and DCP require all signatures be obtained by June 1.

"The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."