Important Dates | Requirement for Payment | Payment Amount |
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January - March 15 (registration may close early if funding limit is met) |
Complete initial sign up to verify interest, NMI Registration Basic contact info and trial information are filled out and tracked for payment and correspondence New Participants ONLY: Please fill out a W9 tax form and return it to the MDA. You can fill out the form by following a link provided in the email you receive after you register or the MDA can send you a hard copy. (This process is only required once to input participants information into the MDA payment system) |
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As soon as participants register |
W9 tax form must be completed and returned to the MDA in order to develop the official contract Contract will be developed by the MDA and sent out to each farmer and crop adviser participating (this is a document that requires your signature) The MDA uses the secure DocuSign system for electronic signatures (directions provided). Electronic signatures are needed as soon as possible and before beginning any field trial work or The MDA representative will contact you and arrange a time to bring the contract directly to you. |
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April 1 - May 1 |
Once contracts are signed and returned, the MDA will send out a copy along with the Crop Management Information Form to participants with a reminder about due dates. |
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June 30 |
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$400 farmer payment |
September 1 |
The MDA will send out forms to participants or contact you directly with a reminder about due dates.
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December 31 |
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$400 farmer payment |
Winter |
Field specific summaries are sent out to all participants |