Tag: FSA
FSA Andy: Changes to come
Budget reductions are changing the face of the FSA offices across the state, like everyone we are doing more with less. Less staffing, limited supplies, and even proposals of fewer offices.
FSA program assists with farm real estate transfers
The Farm Service Agency has a new Land Contract Guarantee loan program to assist with the transfers of farm real estate. This has been a pilot program in six states for the past three years.
USDA to close offices across country
In Ohio, five FSA offices and the ARS research center in Coshocton County to shut doors.
FSA accepting applications for rural youth loan program
The Farm Service Agency has a loan program to assist rural youth to establish and operate income producing agriculture projects. The youth loan program is connected to participation in 4-H or FFA.
USDA’s RMA streamlines Ohio acreage reporting dates for 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) have established 15 common acreage reporting dates for producers participating in RMA and FSA programs.
FSA Andy: Holidays spur reminders
We all have rituals and traditions that put us in the mood to get things done before, well, fill in the blank. Here at the Farm Service Agency, we have some annual clean-up and reminders that need to be done with the coming of the New Year.
FSA Andy: Farmers, be sure to report changes to your operation
Any payments received from USDA are subject to farmer eligibility as well as limited to a payment limitation provisions.
FSA loan programs assist socially disadvantaged farmers
The Farm Service Agency has loan programs to assist members of socially disadvantaged groups and beginning farmers to finance agricultural enterprises.
Disaster Assistance Programs protect farmers from unforseeble circumstances
Insurance can be a great form of protection for the unforeseeable. The Farm Service Agency offers the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance to producers that plant non-insurable crops and suffer a low yield, a loss of inventory, or prevented planting occurs due to a natural disaster.
FSA Andy: Agency offers safety nets to assist farmers in difficult...
For the 2011 year, all counties in Ohio have been given an Emergency Disaster Designation which makes the local farmers and livestock producers eligible for several programs and special funding.
