New Mexico State Office

Welcome to the New Mexico Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) website

As the new year begins, Farm Service Agency reflects on the past  year and is amazed and grateful for the staff’s dedication to our customers and our customers’ adaptability with the County Offices’ operations.  Along with changes within the Farm Service Agency, Brenda Archuleta was delegated authority to serve as the Acting State Executive Director (SED) effective January 15, 2021.  This delegated authority includes all authorities and responsibilities otherwise applicable to this position.  Mrs. Archuleta will remain in this role until revoked or a State Executive Director (SED) is appointed. Archuleta has served in this role several times during the absence of an SED during her tenure.  She has been with the Agency for nearly 35 years. 

She would like to ensure our customers are aware of programs available for sign up:

• Livestock Indemnity Program – Last day to submit 2020 applications for benefits is March 1, 2021
• Quality Loss Adjustment (QLA) - Last day to submit application and all supporting documentation is March 5, 2021.
• ArcPLC Enrollment and Election Periods end on March 15, 2021.
• Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) – General Signup is ongoing
• Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup will begin on March 15, 2021.
• Acreage Reporting Date for Pistachios and Pecans (crop) is March 15, 2021
• Noninsured Assistance Program (NAP), the application closing date for Beans, Corn, Cotton, Dry Peas, Guar, Millet, Potatoes, Sorghum, Squash, Sunflowers, Tomatoes is March 15, 2021.

Stay up to date with current Farm Service Agency news by visiting, www.fsa.usda.gov or www.farmers.gov.  You can also receive information about signups, deadlines, and acreage reporting dates  at the tips of your fingers by signing up for text messages.  All you have to do is send a text to 372669 and identify the county you would like to receive information by typing the state code (NM) and the county Name (Bernalillo), NMBernalillo.  If you would like multiple counties type each one on a separate line:

NMBernalillo

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You can also signup for GovDelivery by contacting your local county office or online at: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USFSA/subscriber/new.  Govdelivery is  our communications platform that allows individuals to subscribe to receive emails about our programs and services.  This is your direct link to instant information.

Our primary mission is to help ensure the success of New Mexico’s farmers and ranchers through various programs and technical assistance. The work that FSA continues to accomplish day to day is important not only to the agricultural producers around the State but also to the rural communities that depend on the agricultural industry.

Over the last 5 years, FSA has distributed over $508 million in program benefits and loans to New Mexico’s agricultural producers. These investments in our State’s rural economy are delivered through a network of 24 county offices and 4 farm loan offices. These offices serve the State’s 33 counties and are staffed with hard-working, dedicated employees that continue the strong tradition of providing excellent customer service to our producers.

We have begun to implement the programs in the recently enacted Agricultural Act of 2014 (The Act). The Act repeals certain programs, continues some programs with modifications, and authorizes several new programs administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Most of these programs are authorized and funded through 2018.

New Mexico FSA is proud to continue its strong tradition of providing customer-based service to New Mexico's producers.

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2

Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.

Farm Service Agency will accept CFAP 2 applications from September 21 through December 11, 2020.

A call center will be available for producers who would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP 2 application process. Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. To find the latest information on CFAP 2, including forms and the contact information for your local Service Center, visit farmers.gov/CFAP.