Farm Subsidies - Natural Resources and Environment Ecosystem Protection and Development. Country/Territory American Samoa (USA) Document type Legislation Date 1979 (1984) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Agricultural development Subsidy/incentive Data collection/reporting Contract/agreement Farming Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Oceania, Polynesia, Small Island Developing States, South Pacific Abstract The Governor shall designate the Director of Agriculture to administer the farm subsidy program whereby the government subsidizes 50 percent of the cost of animal feeds, fertilizers, and chemicals, to local farmers to stimulate local agricultural production. To continue eligibility for the subsidy provided under this Act, a local farmer must cooperate with the designated government agency in the following areas by providing the agency with information on production statistics in the format prescribed by the Director and by following approved farming practices recommended by the Director. The Director shall be responsible for the purchasing, stocking, and selling of animal feeds and fertilizers distributed by the government. Full text English Website www.asbar.org