Getting Started
Are you new to farming or ranching? Or new to working with FSA?
Are you new to farming or ranching? Or new to working with FSA?
We can help you get started or grow your farming operation through a variety of programs and services:
- Use the Program Finder to explore loans and other financial assistance
- Our Loan Assistance Tool is a step-by-step guide to choosing a loan
- The Outreach and Education Office provides many ways to begin your journey
- Meet in person at your FSA Location
National Deadlines
- Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC)
- Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish - January 30, 2025
- Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops Program
USDA Reminds Livestock Producers of Disaster Assistance Application Deadline for 2024 Losses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers, including dairy producers impacted by H5N1, that the deadline to apply for financial assistance through the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) is Jan. 30, 2025, for losses due to specific adverse conditions that occurred in 2024.