Meet the New Administrator
William “Bill” Beam was sworn in as the USDA FSA Administrator on March 24, 2025
In this role, Beam provides leadership for USDA, the Farm Production and Conservation Mission area, FSA and the collective mission to support agricultural production across America through a nationwide network of county and state offices.
Getting Started
Are you new to farming or ranching? Or new to working with FSA?
Are you new to farming or ranching? Or new to working with FSA?
We can help you get started or grow your farming operation through a variety of programs and services:
- Use the Program Finder to explore loans and other financial assistance
- Our Loan Assistance Tool is a step-by-step guide to choosing a loan
- The Outreach and Education Office provides many ways to begin your journey
- Meet in person at your FSA Location
National Deadlines
Producers and Landowners Can Now Enroll in USDA's Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now enroll in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The sign-up runs from July 14, to Aug. 8, 2025. Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands while also continuing most grazing and haying practices.