Tobacco Transition Payment Program

The Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004 repeals the federal tobacco price support/production control program, provides compensation payments to tobacco quota owners for the elimination of their government-created asset (quota), and provides transition payments to active tobacco producers.

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Agency - Department of Agriculture

Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.

Office - Farm Service Agency state offices can inform applicants of county office locations where applicants may sign up.
Website Address

www.fsa.usda.gov/tobacco and http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/publications/facts/html/ttpp05.htm

Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories

K02.02
Agricultural Economics & Farm Management



Program Accomplishments

None.

Uses and Use Restrictions

None.