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For questions concerning the definition of Limited Resource Farming and/or supporting economic data, contact: Evan Wang, Economist, FPAC Business Center.

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Limited Resource Farmer and Rancher - (LRF/R)
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Online Tool:

This online tool provides and easy method to determine if you qualify for Limited Resource Status. After running the tool, print your results and take the report to your local field office.

IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO QUALIFY AS A LIMITED RESOURCE PRODUCER, You may be required to provide sufficient documentation to verify your claim.

Click Here For more information on the purpose of this online tool!

There is one method of running the tool.

Instructions:

Running the Tool:

To Determine your Limited Resource Status follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Select your State, then click the next button;
  • Step 2: Select your County, then click the next button;
  • Step 3: Click Either "Yes" or "No" on the Gross Farm Sales and the Adjusted Gross Income Input Boxes, then click the next button;
  • Step 4: Print your Results.

Printing Directions:

For the best results, set your page orientation to "portrait" before printing the output form. In your Browser Window, Click on the Print "Setup or Preferences" button, then Select Portrait, then Click "OK".

Updated 10/10/2019

 
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