USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers in Dakota, Scott, and Washington and Surrounding Counties Affected by Excessive Rain and Flooding

Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.

Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

Bangor, ME  June 17, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2024.    

Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers to Serve on Local County Committees

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers to serve on local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2024.