Ask Andy by FSA Andy
Hello Again, and Happy New Year!Happy New Year?Many of you might be looking up to the top of the page right now to make...
A history of the Farm Security Administration
Learn more about the history and evolution of the Farm Service Agency, and find out how you can help in your county.
Ask FSA Andy about the MicroLoans program
Farm loan program has been extended.
Ask FSA Andy before breaking new ground for production services
Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production purposes as doing so without prior authorization may put a producer's federal farm program benefits in jeopardy.
Sign up for CRP any time
Last week, the Farm Service Agency restarted the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup. This program gets its name from having no ending sign-up...
Ask FSA Andy about acronyms
Even though I vowed almost 30 years ago when I first starting working here that I wouldn’t use acronyms, I find myself using all of them.
Be on the lookout for IRS compliance form
Hello Again!Do you know what numismatics is? This is the scientific study of money and its history in varied forms. Barter was considered the...
FSA Andy By FSA Andy
Hello Again!Today I want to give you several reminders about some FSA program deadlines. We have a lot of activities going on at the...
Apply now for farm storage facility loan
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The motto for the Boy Scouts is “Be prepared.” Are you prepared for your 2013 harvest? Will your corn be singing, “Oh give...
Ask FSA Andy about loans for beginning farmers
A beginning farmer is defined as someone who has not operated a farm for more than 10 years, substantially participates in a farm operation and meets the eligibility requirements of the loan program they are applying for.