This page offers an introduction to Farm Service Agency (FSA), detailing how to get started and the benefits of participating in FSA programs. You'll find essential information to help you navigate FSA resources and support your agricultural operations.
The purpose of this form is simply to collect basic contact and demographic information about you, the producer. Once you have filled out the form, bring it to your local USDA Service Center and FSA will establish your customer record based on the completed AD-2047.
This is required to participate in USDA programs. FSA will need verification of your association with the land in your farming operation.
Every farming operation must provide information regarding the operation’s structure and contributions of capital, equipment, land, labor, and management. The most efficient way to provide this information is to schedule an appointment with your local USDA Service Center, where staff will assist you in completing the appropriate form.
This form is used to certify that an individual, legal entity, or joint operation is a member of one or more of the specific producer groups listed on the form.
This form is used for the evaluation & certification of your land’s highly erodible soils and wetlands, a conservation compliance eligibility requirement for FSA programs and loans, most NRCS programs, and Federal Crop Insurance premium subsidy administered by RMA.
The 2018 Farm Bill requires the implementation of an average AGI limitation for payment eligibility, ($900,000). This limitation provision applies to most programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resource and Conservation Service (NRCS).
USDA payments are generally directly deposited with your bank. This form will allow you to set up or change your direct deposit information for USDA payments.
Sign up for email and text message alerts to stay up-to-date with the latest news from FSA.
These organizations can help farmers by providing useful information, hands-on advice, and connecting them to helpful resources and programs.
Creating a Farmers.gov account will allow you to access additional resources, such as financial tools, conservation tools, and farm records mapping.
Language Access Resources and Services are available for those who speak languages other than English. These services include translation and interpreter service.
NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters.
The Agriculture Risk (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs provide financial protections to farmers from substantial drops in crop prices or revenues and are vital economic safety nets for most American farms.
Use this tool to familiarize yourself with some of the language you may encounter when exploring FSA programs and resources!