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USDA offers a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events.
FSA recognizes equity as a driving force and stands committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all programs and services.
FSA is accepting applications for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP).
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4, 2024 – In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated communities, homes, farms and businesses across parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has deployed staff to assist with response and recovery efforts. USDA is also putting in place contingency plans and program flexibilities to ensure farmers, and foresters and communities are able to get the support they need. USDA is sharing information today to help impacted people learn about resources that may be available to them.
USDA Announces October 2024 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for October 2024, which are effective Oct. 1, 2024. USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans provide important access to capital to help agricultural producers start or expand their farming operation, purchase equipment and storage structures, or meet cash flow needs.
USDA Offers $58 Million in Available Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $58 million available for marketing assistance to eligible organic dairy producers through the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to help expand the market for organic dairy and increase the consumption of organic dairy.
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2025 Sugar Loan Rates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced sugar loan rates for crop year 2024 (fiscal year 2025).