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New York State Office

State Executive Director

Jim Barber

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State Office Address

441 S. Salina St
Suite 536
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 477-6300
(315) 477-6323

Welcome to New York Farm Service Agency


Farm Service Agency in New York

The New York offices of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) serve the over 30,000 farms in New York. Agriculture is a vital industry to the economy of the Empire State with over $8 billion in sales annually. FSA County Offices are located throughout the state to deliver a variety of congressionally authorized credit and commodity programs to all of New York's farmers and producers. Through the administration of these programs FSA works to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for America’s farmers. 

The New York FSA State Office is located in Syracuse while our 40 County Offices serve the needs of local farmers. Our staff work diligently in support of the FSA mission: equitably serving all farmers, ranchers and producers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. Please visit our website periodically to obtain the most up-to-date agriculture information affecting you in New York.


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FSA Calendar

March 29

General Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up Deadline

April 1

Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments Deadline for prior year harvested wheat, barley and oats

April 29

Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) 2024 Enrollment Deadline

May 31

Acreage Reporting Deadline for subsequent year nursery crops

May 31

Marketing Assistance Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments Deadline for prior year harvested corn, soybeans and other oilseeds and pulse crops 



Want to Work for FSA?

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is one of the agencies under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We provide funding and loans approved by Congress to America's farmers and landowners in the areas of conservation, disaster assistance, price supports commodity, livestock and farm loans. 

We are looking for hard working individuals who have excellent customer service skills and possess the ability to learn how to use policy and the computer to get the job done.  A background in agriculture is preferred but not necessary.   

Click here to see what positions, if any, we are currently hiring for Farm Service Agency in New York. You can also "Save this search" on usajobs.gov to set up an email alert for when new jobs are posted in New York.

FSA Position Chart


New York Farm Service Agency State Committee

  • Committee Chair Norman Greig – Red Hook (Dutchess Co.)

  • Larry Eckhardt - Stephentown (Rensselaer Co.)

  • Jill Gould - Pavilion (Genesee Co.)

  • Julian Mangano - Castorland (Lewis Co.)

  • Michael McMahon - Homer (Cortland Co.)


New York Farm Loan Program Handbooks

NY 1-FLP Handbook
NY 2-FLP Handbook
NY 3-FLP Handbook
NY 4-FLP Handbook
NY 5-FLP Handbook
NY 6-FLP Handbook
NY 7-FLP Handbook