Farmers Being Targeted by Phony USDA Requests

Farmers around the nation, including some in Indiana, have recently been targets of a scam in which they are being contacted via mail or in-person visits by someone who claims to be a USDA official and requests personal and financial information.  More information on what to look out for and how to tell between phony and authentic USDA contacts, see the recent article from Hoosier Ag Today.