Legislative Efforts Yield USDA Sheep Programs

No national organization has been more proactive for agricultural producers when it comes to emergency and long-term programs for offsetting financial difficulties than the American Sheep Industry Association. ASI continually works with the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the implementation of programs, whether they’re lamb payments or national initiatives. An explanation for several programs has been provided along with quick connections to key Web sites for your use and information. Simply click on the link listed above. Some programs, such as price reporting, are still in process and are not fully functional.

You can access additional information on the topic of your choice by utilizing the “Search” option at the bottom of the page. Simply type in key words pertinent to your area of interest, i.e. “Country of Origin Labeling,” then hit the “Go” button. You will soon be provided with a listing of links that will connect you with all relatable content posted to this Web site.

(Note: Information on payment programs, such as the Wool Loan Deficiency Payment and Lamb Meat Adjustment Assistance Programs that ASI put into place, is located in the “Government Programs” portion of this Web site.)