Tag: FSA
Organic certification cost share available from Farm Service Agency
Look into the Organic Certification Cost Share Program and the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program at a local Farm Service Agency.
USDA reopens continuous CRP sign up
FSA will accept applications for certain practices under the Conservation Reserve Program and will offer extensions for expiring contracts beginning June 3.
How to manage risk for non-insurable crops
The Farm Service Agency's Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program can be an important risk- management tool for fruit and vegetable growers.
FSA state committees announced
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced, Jan. 4, a slate of Farm Service Agency State Committee Appointees.
Financial assistance for beginning farmers
America's next generation of farmers are supported through FSA's Beginning Farmer direct and guaranteed loan programs.
Take time to review your farm records
As you continue to finish up your year-end business, it's a good time to review rental agreements, business plans and other farm records.
As you pause for Christmas, remember FSA deadlines
As the days draw closer to Christmas, remember to double check upcoming dates and deadlines at the Farm Service Agency.
Ask FSA Andy about farm operating loans
Direct operating loans allow farmers to purchase livestock, equipment, seed, feed, farm chemicals and supplies and refinance debt with certain limitations.
Ask FSA Andy about marketing assistance, facility loan programs
With harvest wrapping up, now is a good time to consider the FSA programs that may make our farm life easier.
Ask FSA Andy about Annie’s Project Retreat
Annie's Project provides education and a support network to enhance business skills of women involved in all aspects of agriculture.