Source: Paul Neiffer, AGWEB, 10/10/17



Most larger family farms have been structured as a partnership for FSA payment-limitation purposes. As a partnership or joint venture, there is no payment limit at the partnership level, but there is a limit for each partner. Each partner must provide sufficient active labor or active management. Many of our farm families are getting fewer and fewer owners active in the farm operation. They might still qualify for FSA payments because of their active personal management.

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