Connecticut FSA: Farm Service Agency Accepting Applications for Loss Adjusters

Tolland, Conn., June 2, 2022 - The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently accepting applications from individuals interested in providing contracted crop adjusting services throughout Connecticut for the 2022 crop year. Applications submitted before July 2 will be prioritized however, submissions will be accepted until all positions are filled. Applications can be submitted electronically to emily.cole@usda.gov or can be delivered by mail or submitted in person to you local FSA office

Loss adjusters perform crop loss and related program services as assigned by FSA. Duties associated with these services include:

• Visiting farms to inspect damaged or destroyed crops
• Appraising potential crop production
• Determining and verifying the cause and time of loss
• Determining farm-stored production
• Visiting FSA offices and/or farms to perform inspections, reviews or other loss services.

As part of the contract process, Loss Adjusters must pass a required fingerprint background check.

Starting pay for adjusters in training is $15.00/hour. A pay raise to $20.25/hour is contingent on satisfactory completion of a full certification on at least one crop. Equipment necessary to perform loss-adjusting measurements will be provided by FSA. Mileage and per diem will be paid by FSA; however, contracted adjusters are expected to provide their own mode of transportation.

To locate your county FSA office, visit www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator.

Applications and a complete position description may be found at any FSA county office in Connecticut or online at https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/State-Offices/Connecticut/pdfs/20220407 - Loss adjuster application.pdf