William "Bill"
Beam
FSA Administrator
William "Bill"
Beam
FSA Administrator
Farm Service Agency
U.S. Department of Agriculture
About
William “Bill” Beam was sworn in as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator on March 24, 2025. In this role, Beam provides leadership for USDA, the Farm Production and Conservation Mission area, FSA and the collective mission to support agricultural production across America through a nationwide network of county and state offices.
Through Beam’s guidance and oversight, FSA administers policies and procedures that ensure the efficient and effective delivery of federal farm programs outlined in the farm bill including programs that help America’s farmers, ranchers and private lands foresters manage market risks, recover from natural disasters, protect natural resources, and access credit and capital.
Beam previously served as the USDA FSA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs from 2018 to 2021. He has also been active in the agriculture industry as an appointed member of the United Soybean Board; a role for which Beam traveled internationally promoting U.S. soybeans and export markets. He also served on the United States Soybean Export Council and held leadership positions with the Pennsylvania Soybean Board.
Prior to his appointment as FSA Administrator, Beam was the president and owner/operator of Beam Farms, Inc., a fourth-generation row crop, specialty crop and hay operation in Elverson, Pennsylvania. Beam’s son Matt now operates Beam Farms, Inc. where he raises corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and cattle and oversees the sawdust/wood shavings business. Beam’s sons, Shawn and Dylan also work in the agriculture industry.