Murray heads local FSA office

Published 12:38 am Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Suzanne Murray is the latest executive director of the Beaufort-Hyde Farm Service Agency office in Washington.

Murray is a native of Nash County. She has 28 years of FSA experience. She held the same position for the Beaufort-Hyde office from 2001 through 2006.

Murray said Thursday is the final date for area producers to report their crop acreages and land uses for the 2011 crop year.

Also, USDA recently announced the establishment of a process to resolve the claims of Hispanic and/or women farmers and ranchers who assert they were discriminated against between 1981 and 2000 when seeking USDA farm loans. Those wishing to register to receive a claims package or to request more information may visit www.farmerclaims.gov or call the Farmer and Rancher Call Center at 1-888-508-4429. USDA cannot provide legal advice to potential claimants. Persons seeking legal advice may contact a lawyer or other legal services provider.

For questions about any of FSA’s programs, visit an FSA office, call 252-946-1076, Ext. 2, or visit FSA’s website at www.fsa.usda.gov.