Danny Consenstein, SED

Alaska State Farm Service Agency

800 West Evergreen Ave., Suite 216

Palmer, AK 99645

(907) 761-7738

Thanks for clicking on the Alaska State Farm Service (FSA) website. I am excited to be appointed by President Obama to serve as the State Executive Director for the Alaska Farm Service Agency. I have lived here for 40 years and know that Alaska is a special place. We have conditions here that are different from our friends in the lower 48. This summer, Secretary Vilsack visited our great state. He traveled to Palmer, Bethel and Hooper Bay. He has seen it first-hand, talking to dairy farmers, vegetable growers, and other producers. Secretary Vilsack asked me to implement our programs in a way that fits our unique situations. I am committed to helping Alaska farmers and ranchers secure the greatest possible benefit from our programs, such as farm loans, disaster relief, conservation, or other available resources.

Our staff in Palmer and Delta Junction is knowledgeable and hard working. Please stop by, give us a call, or drop us an email to let us know how we can help support you, your families and your local communities.

Keep visiting our website for more information and updates!

Sincerely,

Danny Consenstein, State Executive Director

The five-member Northern and Southern County Farm Service Agency committees will meet as announced. We will post a notice on the county office bulletin board and in the newsletter announcing the next scheduled meeting.

The Northern Committee members are:

Theodore Katcheak, LAA-1

Mark Kern, LAA-2

Duane Ellingson, LAA-3

Paul Knopp, LAA-4

Roger Hendry, LAA-5

Ruby Hollembaek, Advisor

The Southern Committee members are:

Bill Burton, LAA-1

Abby Ala, LAA-2

Jean Havemeister, LAA-3

Kevin Adams, LAA-4

Heidi Babic, LAA-5

Are you a farmer or rancher who has substantially participated in a farming operation for at least three but no more than 10 years? Or are you a woman or minority-owned agricultural business? If so, you may qualify for beginning farmer or socially disadvantaged targeted loan funds with the Farm Service Agency. The USDA/Farm Service Agency makes both direct and guaranteed farm ownership and operating loans to family-size farmers and ranchers who cannot obtain financing from commercial credit sources. FSA loans can be used to purchase land, livestock, equipment, feed, seed and supplies. The loans can also be used to construct buildings or make farm improvements.

If you believe this program could be of benefit to you, please contact the Farm Service Agency Northern County Office at (907) 895-4242 or call (907) 761-7754 to reach the Southern County Office for more information. FSA loan officials will be happy to arrange an appointment to meet with you and discuss your options.

It is the responsibility of the producer to notify FSA throughout the year of any changes in farming operation or entity status. Please remember to update FSA records if you move or change your mailing address.