District Chairmen
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| Legislative Chairman: Chubby Starlin |
District 1 Chris West Buncomb
District 2 Kathy Dudley Rowan
District 3 Beth Burnette Caswell
District 4 Annette Matthews Johnston
District 5 Chubby Starling Bladen
District 6 Annette Markham Tyrrell-Dare
District 7 Debbie McGee Halifax
District 2 Kathy Dudley Rowan
District 3 Beth Burnette Caswell
District 4 Annette Matthews Johnston
District 5 Chubby Starling Bladen
District 6 Annette Markham Tyrrell-Dare
District 7 Debbie McGee Halifax
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| Contact Information Thomas "Chubby" Starling Bladen County FSA PO Box 2135 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 910-862-3179 Chubby.starling@nc.usda.gov |
Legislative Activities 10/19/2007
It appears that 2007 will be another busy year for the Legislative Committee. This past month we have been trying to impact the Senate version of the Farm
Bill. It does not appear that we are going to be successful in changing the way Conservation Programs are being administered here. We have not given up!
The Senate version will meet the House version of the Bill in a conference committee where the differences will be ironed out and a final version will be
formulated. It is possible that you could have an influence on this legislation during these Committee meetings. Please stay tuned to Cap Wiz alerts and other
requests for help from the Legislative team. At this time we are seeking support from local Conservation Districts for our position. A letter from your District
supporting FSA administration of Conservation Programs would be very useful to the Leg. Team. If you can gather that kind of support locally please let your
area leg. person know.
Why would NASCOE want to have Conservation administration handled by FSA?
1. We deliver this program for less money than NRCS, making more money available for farmers and ranchers to install conservation practices.
2. We have experience in making sure the benefits paid are earned. Our system of checks and balances is designed to prevent payment to ineligible
producers.
3. The COC system provides an excellent tool to enhance the concept of locally led conservation.
4. We have staff present during open hours to take applications and discuss program availability.
5. We have the tools required to publicize program sign-up dates.
6. Program administration is similar to the Conservation Reserve Program so little training would be required to return this program to FSA.
7. FSA handling the office duties of conservation programs will allow our limited NRCS staff to concentrate on their area of expertise, technical guidance!
8. Future Farm Bills will be written with a "green" theme making conservation a more important part of USDA programs. NASCOE believes a conservation role
is critical to the existence of our agency and our members.
The legislative activities for 2008 are going to depend on your help. We are looking to gather more Congressional support for legislation that supports or
improves the benefits NASCOE members currently have. It was determined that the main benefit issue for our team this coming year is to gain support for
some type of credit for unused sick leave for our FERS employees. As issues come up we intend to utilize Cap Wiz to push our leaders into supporting our
cause.
If you know of friends, relatives, or employees that are not using Cap Wiz, please help us get them enrolled!
For the Legislative Committee
Terry Stehr
It appears that 2007 will be another busy year for the Legislative Committee. This past month we have been trying to impact the Senate version of the Farm
Bill. It does not appear that we are going to be successful in changing the way Conservation Programs are being administered here. We have not given up!
The Senate version will meet the House version of the Bill in a conference committee where the differences will be ironed out and a final version will be
formulated. It is possible that you could have an influence on this legislation during these Committee meetings. Please stay tuned to Cap Wiz alerts and other
requests for help from the Legislative team. At this time we are seeking support from local Conservation Districts for our position. A letter from your District
supporting FSA administration of Conservation Programs would be very useful to the Leg. Team. If you can gather that kind of support locally please let your
area leg. person know.
Why would NASCOE want to have Conservation administration handled by FSA?
1. We deliver this program for less money than NRCS, making more money available for farmers and ranchers to install conservation practices.
2. We have experience in making sure the benefits paid are earned. Our system of checks and balances is designed to prevent payment to ineligible
producers.
3. The COC system provides an excellent tool to enhance the concept of locally led conservation.
4. We have staff present during open hours to take applications and discuss program availability.
5. We have the tools required to publicize program sign-up dates.
6. Program administration is similar to the Conservation Reserve Program so little training would be required to return this program to FSA.
7. FSA handling the office duties of conservation programs will allow our limited NRCS staff to concentrate on their area of expertise, technical guidance!
8. Future Farm Bills will be written with a "green" theme making conservation a more important part of USDA programs. NASCOE believes a conservation role
is critical to the existence of our agency and our members.
The legislative activities for 2008 are going to depend on your help. We are looking to gather more Congressional support for legislation that supports or
improves the benefits NASCOE members currently have. It was determined that the main benefit issue for our team this coming year is to gain support for
some type of credit for unused sick leave for our FERS employees. As issues come up we intend to utilize Cap Wiz to push our leaders into supporting our
cause.
If you know of friends, relatives, or employees that are not using Cap Wiz, please help us get them enrolled!
For the Legislative Committee
Terry Stehr