Welcome to Montana Farm Service Agency
Our primary mission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is to assist Montana farmers and ranchers secure the greatest possible benefit from programs administered by FSA such as farm loans, commodity price support, disaster relief, conservation, or other available resources. The hard-working men and women of Montana's 50 FSA offices are at the forefront of our efforts and remain the primary contact for program participation. We encourage you to speak with the staff at your local FSA office on how we can be of service. Visit farmers.gov for important national updates and resources. The state website features the monthly newsletter, online data resources, and can help you locate your local FSA Service Center. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you.
Best Wishes,
Maureen Wicks
State Executive Director
Montana FSA Program Key Dates
USDA in Montana reminds agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and with any questions. Visit online at farmers.gov and fsa.usda.gov/mt.
March 1, 2024: Montana Leopold Conservation Award Nominations and Application deadline
March 15, 2024: Deadline to elect coverage and enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year.
March 15, 2024: Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage closing date for all spring crops except spring-seeded canola, garlic, rye, speltz, triticale, wheat, ALL annual & perennial grass & mixed forage, and value-loss crops. Please note that the acreage reporting date for your NAP covered crops is the earlier of the established FSA acreage reporting date for the crop or 15 calendar days before the onset of harvest or grazing of the specific crop acreage being reported.
March 15,2024: The next sales closing date to purchase insurance through RMA is March 15, 2024.
March 29, 2024: Bob Miller Memorial Scholarship, Native Student Summer Internship Scholarship Application deadline and National Youth Advisory Council application deadline. Please visit indianag.org/youth for a full list of requirements. If you have any questions, please contact Sunshine Tso at sunshine@indianag.org.
March 29, 2024: General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup period closes.
April 29, 2024: End of enrollment period for 2024 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program offered through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences.
*Note for ELAP Notice of Loss- If you are hauling feed/livestock/water due to a qualifying drought during the 2024 grazing period, a new NOL is required - even if you already submitted a NOL prior to the 2024 grazing period.
LIP notice of loss must be filed within 60 calendar days after the calendar year in which the eligible loss condition occurred.
For more information, contact your local FSA office and/or visit www.farmers.gov.
Are you interested in a Farm Loan through USDA Farm Service Agency?
Your Guide to FSA Farm Loans for new loan customers.
Your FSA Farm Loan Compass for current farm loan customers.
For more information, visit FSA's Farm Loan Program website, USDA's https://www.farmers.gov/fund or your local FSA office at http://offices.usda.gov.
Conducting Business with FSA Electronically
With a USDA Customer Level 2 eAuth Account you can have one stop access to your USDA program participation information.
Visit the Online Services page for apps:
Intertribal Agriculture Council Informational Sheet
FSA, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) have developed an information sheet for Indian operators on Indian Trust Lands. For more information, visit https://www.indianag.org.
FOIA/Privacy Act Requests for FSA Records
To submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and/or a Privacy Act request regarding Montana FSA records, you may contact the record keeping FSA state or/and county office. For questions on FOIA inquiries with Montana FSA, contact sm.fp.foia@usda.gov.
Latest FSA News for Montana
USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Signup for 2024
Deadline Approaching in Montana for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
Farmers, Ranchers Now Can Make USDA Farm Loan Payments Online
Deadline Approaching in Montana for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought
Deadline Approaching in Wyoming for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Drought