Beginning farmers can get loans through USDA’s Farm Service Agency.
Ohio's Farm Service Agency made 72 direct annual operating loans and 40 term operating loans to beginning farmers. Ohio FSA also made 13 direct annual operating loans, 20 direct term operating loans, and 38 youth loans to socially disadvantaged applicants.
Timely reminders from Farm Service Agency
Hello friends,
It is good to be back!
First off, I would like to apologize for our recent absence from this spot in the Farm and...
FSA Andy: Tap into the services USDA offers by getting on register
The USDA is trying to beef up the ways it reaches underserved farmers who are not currently enrolled in USDA loan, farm or conservation programs.
Report failed crop acreage before destroying and replanting
Failed acreage must be reported to FSA before destroying and replanting, to allow time for a field check.
For noninsured crops, consider NAP
Hello Friends!
My kids love Halloween, and judging from the decorations on some of the houses around the mile, there are several adults in my...
FSA Andy for Nov. 12, 2009
Hello Again!I know you have been working hard to finish harvesting, but now is the time to plan ahead concerning your 2010 crops. At...
FSA youth loan program gives teens a helping hand
Hello again,The Farm Service Agency has a loan program to help rural youth establish and operate income producing agriculture projects. The youth loan program...
FSA’s annual notice of programs and policies
Hello again!
Each year, the Farm Service Agency is required to issue public notice on a variety of programs, policies, and opportunities available at the...
FSA Andy for Nov. 13, 2008
Hello again, friends!
The 2008 Farm Bill is bringing changes to our 2009 farm plans just as the changing weather is bringing changes to our...
Ask FSA Andy about reporting crop acreages and the NAP program
Producers who have planted fall seeded grains such as wheat, rye or barley need to report their crop acreages to their local FSA office by Dec. 15. Producers who are interested in the 2016 NAP may need to apply for coverage by Nov. 20, depending on the commodity they want to insure.
