Farmers & Ranchers Affected by Recent Floods
California agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by the recent floods throughout the state. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover.Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from crop, land, infrastructure and livestock losses and damages. For More Information
Farmers & Ranchers Affected by Natural Disasters
Disaster Assistance Programs
Farmers.Gov Disaster Resources
Financial Assistance Application Process for USDA Farm Loan Borrowers Who Have Faced Discrimination
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 October 31, 2023.
Important Dates and Deadlines for Producers
- 2024 NAP Application Closing Dates
- October 14, 2023 Emergency Conservation Program
- March 30, 2024- 2023 Livestock Indemnity Program
- January 30, 2024 - 2023 Livestock Forage Program
- 90 days after disaster date - 2023 Tree Assistance Program
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Who we are
The Farm Service Agency is a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Located in all 50 states, our mission is to help American farmers provide reasonably priced food and fiber to the nation and the world.
In California, the State Office is located in the Richard Lyng USDA Building in Davis, California, just west of Sacramento. County Service Centers are located in 30 California towns and serve the needs of area farmers and ranchers. For County Office phone numbers and addresses: County Information pages.
The Farm Service Agency State Committee in California oversees the activities of the agency. The members are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture each year. They hear appeals from local farmers and guide the direction of agency policy.