Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Marketing Assistance Loan Compliance
A checklist for Marketing Assistance Loan compliance, used by growers using commodity marketing loans to keep applications, agreements, records and reports in one place and confirm each rule with your FSA office.
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What is on this checklist
- Marketing Assistance Loan application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Eligible commodity and quantity noted
- Storage or field location recorded
- Note and security agreement copies
- Loan repayment or forfeiture records
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Farm Service Agency and Farmers.gov.
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