Welcome to New York Farm Service Agency
Farm Service Agency in New York
The New York offices of the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) serve the over 30,000 farms in New York. Agriculture is a vital industry to the economy of the Empire State with over $8 billion in sales annually. FSA County Offices are located throughout the state to deliver a variety of congressionally authorized credit and commodity programs to all of New York's farmers and producers. Through the administration of these programs FSA works to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for America’s farmers.
The New York FSA State Office is located in Syracuse while our 40 County Offices serve the needs of local farmers. Our staff work diligently in support of the FSA mission: equitably serving all farmers, ranchers and producers, and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. Please visit our website periodically to obtain the most up-to-date agriculture information affecting you in New York.
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FSA Calendar
September 30 | NAP Coverage Deadline for Value Loss Crops such as aquaculture, Christmas trees, floriculture and mushrooms |
September 30 | NAP Coverage Deadline for all grasses, mixed forage, clover and alfalfa |
September 30 | NAP Coverage Deadline for small grains such as barley, oats, wheat, triticale and rye |
September 30 | Acreage Reporting Deadline for Value Loss Crops such as aquaculture, Christmas trees, floriculture and mushrooms |
November 11 | All Offices Closed for Veterans Day |
November 15 | Acreage Reporting Deadline for Fall Seeded Small Grains |
November 20 | NAP Coverage Deadline for fruit trees, nut trees and perennial crops |
Want to Work for FSA?
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is one of the agencies under the umbrella of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). We provide funding and loans approved by Congress to America's farmers and landowners in the areas of conservation, disaster assistance, price supports commodity, livestock and farm loans.
We are looking for hard working individuals who have excellent customer service skills and possess the ability to learn how to use policy and the computer to get the job done. A background in agriculture is preferred but not necessary.
Click here to see what positions, if any, we are currently hiring for Farm Service Agency in New York. You can also "Save this search" on usajobs.gov to set up an email alert for when new jobs are posted in New York.
County Committee Elections Underway
New York Farm Service Agency State Committee
Committee Chair Norman Greig – Red Hook (Dutchess Co.)
Larry Eckhardt - Stephentown (Rensselaer Co.)
Jill Gould - Pavilion (Genesee Co.)
Julian Mangano - Castorland (Lewis Co.)
Michael McMahon - Homer (Cortland Co.)
New York Farm Loan Program Handbooks
NY 1-FLP Handbook
NY 2-FLP Handbook
NY 3-FLP Handbook
NY 4-FLP Handbook
NY 5-FLP Handbook
NY 6-FLP Handbook
NY 7-FLP Handbook
Latest FSA News for New York
USDA Launches Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Increase Farmer and Rancher Financial Viability
USDA Designates Seven New York Counties Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA Ready to Help New York Farmers Recover from Recent Disasters
USDA Designates Eleven New York Counties Primary Natural Disaster Areas Due to Frost/Freeze
Farm Service Agency Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees