The Washington State Farm Service Agency serves the agricultural community through 25 county USDA service centers and one state office, located in Spokane. The Washington FSA State Committee and locally-elected county committees provide producer input to federal farm programs.
- County Committee List - county/state committees and their meeting schedules.
FSA helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are categorized under the following headings.
To find out more about the rules and regulations related to FSA programs click here.
FSA Ensures the civil rights of every individual who requests access to programs administered by the agency.
Upcoming Program Deadlines
Apr. 1, 2024 | Beginning of the Primary Nesting Season for CRP. Activities on established CRP stands are prohibited April 1 through July1 unless specifically authorized by FSA on a contract-by-contract basis. |
Apr. 29, 2024 | Deadline to select coverage and enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage. |
May 31, 2024 | Final date to request MALs for 2023 corn, dry peas, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, rice, safflower seed, chickpeas, soybeans, and sunflower seeds. |
May 31, 2024 | Deadline to obtain 2025 crop year NAP coverage for nursery crops. |
May 31, 2024 | Deadline to submit a 2025 acreage report for nursery crops. |
June 15, 2024 | Nominations open for 2024 FSA County Committee Elections |
Acreage Reports Required for FSA Programs: Webinar April 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Spokane Valley, WA (March 11, 2024) – Washington State Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be hosting a webinar on acreage reporting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 10 a.m. as part of the monthly webinar series. Acreage reports are a required element of FSA’s disaster, prices support, and conservation programs.
The webinar will review the acreage reporting process including how to prepare for acreage reporting, deadlines, and viewing maps on Farmers.gov. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a moderated Q&A session with local program experts following the presentation.
Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Platform: Microsoft Teams. Registration is not required. To access the event, follow the workshop link below.
Workshop Link: Click here to attend.
The major acreage reporting deadlines for Washington State are as follows, though there are other deadlines for specific crops. Check with your county office about the deadline for your crop.
- January 15: Tree fruits and nuts, berries, grapes, and similar crops.
- July 15: Spring-planted crops, forage, and conservation.
- December 15: Fall-planted crops
Read the Crop Acreage Reporting Factsheet for more information on the program or contact the local USDA Service Center.
Click here to learn how to sign up for free email and text alerts about the latest FSA programs and national funding opportunities.
Reporting Agricultural Losses and Agricultural Disaster Relief
Farmers and ranchers know all too well that natural disasters can be a common, and likely a costly, variable to their operation. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has emergency assistance programs to provide financial help when disasters strike. Timely reporting of damage and loss is essential for program participation. Additionally, some of those programs require a disaster designation to trigger eligibility. Agricultural producers can play a vital role in the disaster designation process. Please report crop and livestock losses and damage to agricultural land or structure s to your Farm Service Agency county office and your crop insurance agent, if applicable.
Additional resources available:
- Washington State FSA Overview of Disaster Programs
- Forest Service Overview of Programs and Temporary Grazing Permit Application
- NRCS Overview of the Emergency Watershed Program
- WSU Forester Contacts and Forest Stewardship Class Brochure
- 2020 FSA Disaster Program - Power Point
Stay Current on FSA News - Instant Electronic Bulletins and Texts
GovDelivery is a free email service that enables Farm Service Agency county offices to send you bulletins, deadline reminders, newsletters and texts instantly. For text updates, contact your FSA county office. For bulletins and newsletters via email - sign up now to receive information about program details, signup dates and deadlines. Subscribe now.
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