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Our nation has faced unprecedented challenges due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the agriculture industry is no exception. USDA Farm Service Agency, reminding farmers and ranchers that FSA is now accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. This program provides vital financial assistance to producers to offset impacts off COVID-19.
Specific crops and livestock, along with wool and dairy, are eligible for CFAP. Our website, farmers.gov/cfap, is your one-stop-shop for available commodities, payment rates, eligibility criteria, and application forms. You’ll also find a payment calculator that assists you with completing your application.
We accept applications for CFAP through Aug. 28, and if you have CFAP questions, customers can call the CFAP call center at 887-508-8364, or by contacting your local FSA county office. In Lamar County, it is at 201 N. Collegiate Dr., Ste. 500, Paris.
Saturday, East Texas Yamboree’s Facebook page posted that they canceled this year’s fireworks show. The decision came after much deliberation from The City of Gilmer and Upshur County COVID-19 Committee. They decided that the public’s safety is more important. The statement added that they wished each a safe and healthy Fourth of July celebration and look forward to planning the 84th East Texas Yamboree next year.
Officials postponed Greenville’s Fourth of July fireworks show because of the Coronavirus threat. They canceled the Annual Park Street Fourth of July parade as well.
Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County officials met Monday morning to discuss Governor Abbott’s latest Executive Order concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of the newest order, mayor John Sellers decided that they would cancel the Independence Day event this weekend at Celebration Plaza.
Talco is hosting it’s Fourth of July Fireworks Saturday (Jul 4) with hot dogs and watermelon at 7:00 pm. The fireworks start around 9:15. The Talco Fire Department and generous businesses, churches, and citizens of Talco sponsor the event. COVID-19 has prevented fundraisers, and any donations are welcome.
The sponsors ask the public to practice social distancing, and they reserve the right to modify activities, such as food giveaways.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency seeks farmers and ranchers to serve on the local F-S-A county committee. This is F-S-A administrator Richard Fordyce letting you know that now is the time to submit your nomination for the 2020 county committee election.
From June 15 through August 1, you can nominate yourself or a candidate of your choice for your local F-S-A county committee. Almost anyone of legal voting age participating or cooperating in F-S-A’s programs can be nominated.
There’s an increasing need for representation from underserved producers, so I especially encourage beginning, women and other minority farmers and ranchers to get involved.
Download a nomination form today at F-S-A dot u-s-d-a dot g-o-v forward-slash elections (fsa.usda.gov/elections) or request one from your local office. Remember, forms must be postmarked or delivered back to the county office by the August 1 deadline. Voting takes place this fall.
Make a difference in your county and lead your F-S-A.
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Early voting in Titus County is underway until Monday through Friday until Friday (Jul 10) from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Election Office at 110 S. Madison is closed Friday (Jul 3) for the holiday weekend. Election Day is Tuesday (Jul 14).
Republicans in Precinct 1 have a runoff election for Commissioner between Jeff Parchman vs. Denise Reichert.
Democrats in Pct 1, 2, 3, and 4 have two runoff elections, one for Senator and the other for Railroad Commissioner.
Early voting in Titus County is underway until Monday through Friday until Friday (Jul 10) from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. The Election Office at 110 S. Madison is closed Friday (Jul 3) for the holiday weekend. Election Day is Tuesday (Jul 14).
Republicans in Precinct 1 have a runoff election for Commissioner between Jeff Parchman vs. Denise Reichert.
Democrats in Pct 1, 2, 3, and 4 have two runoff elections, one for Senator and the other for Railroad Commissioner.