The Sidney herald., 1956-01-19
u. S. Agencies In
Richland County
To Help Farmers

A local farmer recently made
the statement, ~ believe my farm
could produce more at a reduced
cost of production if I could
reorganize my irrigation system.
| also have a field that / would
like to have leveled. However,
/ do not know how to go about
doing this, and / would not be
able to finance the project my
self"
Many farmers and ranchers are
asking this question and similar
questions in regard to soil con-
s~ervation: water development, in
Guiding well drilling; drainage;
establishment and Improvement
of permanent pastures; foresta-
ton; and related measures.
The United States Department
of Agriculture agencies in Rich
land county are equipped to aid
farmers and ranchers by giving
technical information and assis-
lance, by aiding financially thru
cost-sharing, and by making loans
to finance construction and de-
velopment.
The Extension Service pro-
vides information in planning and
determining the type Of conserva-
ton or Development needed. A
number of Informative bulletins
are available, which will give
the farmers authoritative and up
to-date information. By contact
ing the Extension Service the
farmer or rancher can reach a
decision as to what he needs to
do in order to improve his unit.
The Soil Conservation Service is
also available to advise interest
ed individuals regarding farm
conservation and management
practices. Both agencies may be
able to suggest possible solutions
to any problems that a farmer
may have.
After a decision has been made
as to the nature of development
or construction to be undertake
en-, the Soil Conservation Ser
vice and the Extension Service
stand ready to help the farmer
or rancher determine the FEAST
bility of the planned improve
ments. They perform such SER
vices as making surveys, soil tests
and engineering.
Before the actual construction
or development is begun, an in
quiry and application should be
made at the office of the County
Agricultural Sterilization and
Conservation Committee regard
ing the Agricultural Conserva-
ton Cost-Sharing Program. A
part of the cost Of approved
projects may be paid to the ap-
plicant by the government, in
order to encourage worthwhile
agricultural practices.
If a farmer or rancher does
not have sufficient capital to fl
nance the project, he may ap-
ply at the office of the Farmers
Home Administration for a loan
under the Soil and Water Con-
servation program. Loans are
made to eligible individuals or
associations. with ample repay
ment periods. Application should
be made as soon as it is deter
mined that financing will be
needed, as work ear not be start
ed on the proposed practice be-
fore the loan is closed (made).
The Soil Conservation Service
and the Farmers Home Admins
tration are located in the base
ment of the Sidney Postoffice
Building. These agencies are open
from 800 a. m. to 500 p. m. on
Monday through Friday. The
Richland County Agricultural
Sterilization and Conservation Of
flee is located in the NYA build
ing of Sidney with office hours
the same as the above agencies.
The Extension Service office is
located in the Richlap1 county
courthouse. and is open from 900
a. m. until 500 p. m. Monday
through Friday, and 900 a. m. to
1900 moor Saturday.