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JOHANNS REMINDS TOBACCO PRODUCERS AND QUOTA HOLDERS ABOUT SIGN-UP DEADLINE FOR TRANSITION PROGRAM 

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Jump to full article: US Department of Agriculture (USDA), 2005-05-19

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riculture Secretary Mike Johanns today reminded tobacco producers and quota holders to sign up for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program (TTPP), also known as the "Tobacco Buyout," before June 17, 2005.

"Sign-up is important for quota holders and producers so they can enroll in the new tobacco program before June 17, 2005, and be eligible to receive the first of ten possible payments," said Johanns. "I encourage all quota holders and producers to contact their local USDA Service Centers to make an appointment to sign up as soon as possible."

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