Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Tree Assistance Program Compliance
A checklist for Tree Assistance Program compliance, used by growers replacing trees, bushes and vines after losses 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
- Tree Assistance Program application and approval letter
- Signed agreement and any amendments
- Loss notice and dates
- Planting and stand records
- Cause of loss documentation
- Replanting invoices and photos
- Payment or reimbursement records
- Reporting dates on your calendar
- Agency contact name and phone
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
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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