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Connecticut State Office

State Executive Director

Emily J. Cole, PhD

Emily J. Cole, PhD

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State Office Address

344 Merrow Road
Suite B
Tolland, CT 06084-3917
(860) 871-4090
(855) 934-2463

Welcome to the Farm Service Agency

The Connecticut division of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers farmers a variety of assistance through farm programs, farm loans and ad hoc disaster programs. Our employees work with farmers daily to identify assistance we can provide for their specific operations. We've been serving farmers since 1935 and we're always looking for opportunities to strengthen Connecticut's agricultural community.

To learn about what we can do for you, contact your local county office. Contact information can be found through the USDA service center locator.

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Updates and Information



Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Distressed Borrowers 


Since October 2022, USDA has provided approximately $1.5 billion in immediate assistance to more than 24,000 financially distressed direct and guaranteed FSA loan borrowers through the Inflation Reduction Act.

FSA is currently accepting individual requests for assistance from borrowers who took certain extraordinary measures to avoid delinquency on their direct FSA loans, missed a recent installment, or are unable to make their next scheduled installment.

For more information on eligibility, or to submit a request for assistance, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center or visit farmers.gov/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance.

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Inflation Reduction Act Section 22007 - Discrimination Financial Assistance Program

Since October 2022, USDA has provided approximately $1.5 billion in immediate assistance to more than 24,000 financially distressed direct and guaranteed FSA loan borrowers through the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program is a new program, authorized by Section 22007(e) of the Inflation Reduction Act, that will provide financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to 2021.

Details about the program, including an application and e-filing portal, are available at 22007apply.gov. Applicants can also call the free call center at 1-800-721-0970
Filing an application is FREE and does not require a lawyer. The application period is open and runs through January 13, 2024.


FSA Connecticut State Office Operations

The FSA State Committee in Connecticut meets the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 am. Meetings are typically held at the state office on Merrow Road in Tolland. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please confirm with the state office at 860-871-4090.

State Committee Members
Chair: Mary Concklin
Member: Amy Chesmer
Member: Shawn Joseph
Member: Will O'Meara

State Office Staff
State Executive Director: Emily J. Cole, PhD
Administrative Officer: Jule Dybdahl
District Director: Nathan Wilson
Program Specialist: A.J. Bellagamba
Program Specialist: Rebecca Palmer
Outreach Coordinator: Claire Vaterlaus-Staby
Administrative Specialist: Keith Durao
Farm Loan Chief: Eric Bodzinski

Office Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM