Welcome to the Minnesota Farm Service Agency
We are here to serve you!
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) implements agriculture policy, administers credit and loan programs, and manages conservation, commodity, disaster and farm marketing programs.
Through our network of county FSA offices and dedicated personnel, we are proud to offer a variety of programs to assist you. You can find your local county office at the USDA service center locator.
Service Center staff continue to work with agricultural producers via phone, email, and other digital tools. Because of the pandemic, some USDA Service Centers are open to limited visitors. Contact your Service Center to set up an in-person or phone appointment. Additionally, more information related to USDA’s response and relief for producers can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.
Please take a moment to review the information and programs outlined on this website, or visit farmers.gov for a more comprehensive listing of our programs.
Sincerely,
Whitney Place, State Executive Director
Farm Service Agency Accepting Nominations for County Committees June 15 through Aug. 1
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting nominations for county committees now through Aug. 1, 2022. Elections will take place starting in November.
County committees are unique to FSA and serve as a direct link between agricultural communities across the country and USDA. For more information on FSA county committees, visit fsa.usda.gov/elections.
Pandemic Assistance for Producers
USDA is committed to delivering financial assistance to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers who have been impacted by COVID-19 market disruptions through our new initiative – USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers. Stay updated on announcements under the USDA Pandemic Assistance to Producers initiative at farmers.gov.
Minnesota FSA State Committee
The State Committee reviews state office operations and makes decisions on how programs are applied statewide. Appeals of County Committee decisions are heard at the State Committee level. The individuals appointed to serve on this committee for Minnesota are:
- Committee Chair Eunice Biel - Harmony
- Hannah Bernhardt – Finlayson
- Kurt Blomgren - Butterfield
- Lisa Brunner - Mahnomen
- Tim Velde – Granite Falls
Latest FSA News for Minnesota
USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
USDA Reminds Producers of Continuous Certification Option for Perennial Forage
USDA Expands Eligibility, Enhances Benefits for Key Disaster Programs
2023 Dairy Margin Coverage Deadline Extended – Jan. 31, 2023, Last Day to Enroll
USDA Designates Cottonwood County, Minnesota, as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA Previews Crop and Revenue Loss Assistance for Agricultural Producers