The AD-1026 form is issued by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA). It certifies that agricultural producers comply with federal conservation requirements. This certification is required for any producer who participates in USDA commodity, price support, or disaster assistance programs. Producers without an active AD-1026 form on file lose eligibility for all program payments.
The form covers two sets of conservation rules. Highly Erodible Land Conservation (HELC) rules prevent the plowing or conversion of highly erodible cropland without approved conservation measures. Wetland Conservation (WC) rules prohibit draining or filling wetlands to produce crops. Both sets of rules apply to every tract of land in a farming operation. If land use, business structure, or farming practices change, a new AD-1026 form must be filed. Related FSA forms include the AD-1047 Certification and AD-700 form.
Non-compliance with AD-1026 requirements results in loss of all USDA program benefits and potential repayment of benefits already received. All persons affiliated with a farming operation must also be covered by the certification. The form appendix explains statutory authorities, eligibility conditions, and definitions of key terms. Producers managing multiple tracts should also review the FSA Form 2025 and USDA Form 3555-21 for additional program requirements.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Ad 1026 |
| Form Length | 5 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min 15 sec |
| Other names | form ad 1026, form 1026 usda, fsa ad 1026, ad 1026 fill out |
