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Getting Started

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

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC)
March 31, 2025
Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)
April 15, 2025

Featured Programs

Disaster Recovery

Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)

Disaster Recovery

Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)

Disaster Recovery

Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)

FSA News

USDA Announces $280 Million Grant Agreement to Support Rio Grande Valley Agricultural Producers Amid Severe Water Shortages

USDA Expediting $10 Billion in Direct Economic Assistance to Agricultural Producers

USDA Announces 2025 Marketing Assistance Loan Rates for Wheat, Feed Grains, Oilseeds and Rice

USDA Announces March 2025 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

USDA Announces February 2025 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers

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Emergency Commodity Assistance Program Application Deadline is August 15, 2025 

The Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) will provide up to $10 billion in direct payments to agricultural producers for 2024 crop year losses. These economic assistance payments will help agricultural producers mitigate the impacts of increased input costs and falling prices for eligible commodities.

Learn more and apply for ECAP