Find Your FSA County Office
Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices are where you can meet face-to-face with FSA staff to discuss how FSA programs and loans can help your agricultural operation. FSA has staff in 2,300 offices nationwide to provide dedicated support to producers.
Farmers and ranchers can make appointments with their local FSA Farm Program or Farm Loan offices.
- Farm Programs: Your farm program staff can help you create your FSA customer record or help with disaster, conservation, price support, income support and safety net programs.
- Farm Loan Programs: Your farm loan staff provide financial credit to eligible farmers and ranchers who are unable to obtain sufficient credit else.
How to Work With Your FSA County Office
Prepare for Your Visit
- Make an appointment. Use the office locator above to schedule an appointment with your FSA county office or call or email your FSA county office to set up an appointment to ensure quick service. Our offices can get busy, especially at times around program sign-up and reporting deadlines.
- Prepare. Ask what documents you will need to help to make the most of your appointment. Examples could include:
- Proof of identity: driver’s license or social security card;
- Copy of the property deed, survey plat, rental or lease agreement of the land;
- Official tax identification (Social Security number or employer ID) and business documents
Think about what questions you have and make a list. Do you have specific areas of your operation that you would like guidance on? Do you need help with certain resources? Are you facing any challenges?
During Your Visit
- Register for a farm number to participate in USDA programs. With a farm number you can apply for FSA farm loans, disaster assistance, and crop insurance as well as for conservation programs. You will also be able to elect FSA officials to help prioritize programs in your county. If you purchased land, it might already be established with FSA and have a farm number. You do not have to own property to participate in FSA programs. If your operation is incorporated or an entity, we may need proof of your signature authority and legal ability to sign contracts with USDA.
- Discuss your business and conservation goals. Your local team members want and need to understand your vision to recommend programs for your operation. For example, are you looking for access to capital, to rebuild after a natural disaster, or to implement conservation efforts?
- Make a plan to meet conservation compliance provisions and do an environmental review. You'll need to file form AD-1026 to ensure wetland areas and highly erodible lands are not farmed, unless following a Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation plan. This, and the environmental compliance review, are required for all USDA program eligibility, including disaster assistance.
- Verify eligibility. For most USDA programs, producers must file a CCC-941 form to verify they do not exceed an adjusted gross income of $900,000.
- File any applicable program applications. We can help you complete the forms.
- Sign up for email or text updates. This will help you stay informed about program signups or deadlines.