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No Grazing Allowed
On Diverted Acres
Rappahannock farmers cooperating in the 1970 feed grain and wheat programs were reminded that they may not graze livestock on diverted acreage until October 1, 1970. Haying or other uses are not permitted on acreage which farmers agreed to divert from production in return for farm program benefits. H. S Barksdale, Chairman of the Rappahannock County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASC) Committee, pointed out that the farm program agreements entered into by producers cover the entire calendar year.
He explained that as part of the effort to balance production with demand, feed grain and wheat producers agreed to divert a portion of their cropland from production and maintain it in a conserving use. In return for participating in the programs they earned price support payments or wheat marketing certificates, and their program crops are eligible for price-support loans.
“All farm program payments in Rappahannock County have now been made,” the ASC Committee Chairman add. “I want to remind farmers that their diverted acreage must continue to be maintained, however, and that no grazing is permitted until October 1, 1970. Haying is not permitted.” He explained that in event of intentional violation, a fanner may lose -all * prqgrfini benefits.
He also reminded fanners that erosion, weeds, insects, and rodents must be controlled on acreage diverted under the 1970 feed grain and wheat programs.
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