If you would like FSA to participate in an event you are hosting, please contact Lynnette Wright at 315-477-6309.
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| Feb 22-24 | New York Farm Show @ NY State Fairgrounds, Syracuse, NY |
FSA Fridays in February Webinar Series Recordings
A series of free webinars were presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New York State. FSA Fridays in February covered a variety of programs and services FSA offers agricultural producers in New York. Below are links to recordings of these webinars:
Welcome to FSA – an introduction to FSA loans, programs, and services, as well as how to start working with FSA.
When Damaging Weather Strikes – a presentation on the disaster programs available from FSA to help farmers recover from damaging weather, including information on the Emergency Conservation Program which was recently expanded to include snow removal.
FSA Farm Loans – an overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA’s Farm Loan Programs, including information on microloans, operating loans, and ownership loans as well as Farm Storage Facility Loans.
Urban/Small Farms and USDA – Learn what FSA, as well as Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can offer urban and small acreage growers.
FSA provides programs and loans to help farmers provide food, fuel, and fiber to millions of people worldwide. The New York FSA staff work hard every day to ensure that New York farmers have the information they need to participate in federally funded agricultural programs. FSA-administered programs benefit all Americans by providing stability for our agricultural producers, thus helping ensure a safe, abundant, and affordable supply of food and fiber.
If you would need to request an accommodation, please contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309, or by e-mail at lynnette.wright@usda.gov at least three days prior to the webinar to request accommodations (e.g., an interpreter, translator, etc.) or materials in an alternative format (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape – captioning, etc.).
2023 FSA Fridays in February Webinar Series Recordings
A series of free webinars were presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New York State. FSA Fridays in February covered a variety of programs and services FSA offers agricultural producers in New York. Below are links to recordings of these webinars:
Welcome to FSA – an introduction to FSA loans, programs, and services, as well as how to start working with FSA.
FSA Farm Loans – an overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA’s Farm Loan Programs, including information on microloans, operating loans, ownership loans and guaranteed loans.
All About the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) – The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides farmers and landowners with several opportunities to achieve many conservation goals. In this webinar we’ll discuss all the opportunities, including the State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) Initiative specific to New York. SAFE restores vital habitat to meet high-priority state wildlife conservation goals.
ERP Phase 2 and PARP – FSA has announced two new programs that wrap-up and fill remaining gaps in previous natural disaster and pandemic assistance. On the final Friday of February, learn more about the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP).
2022 FSA Fridays in February Webinar Series Recordings
Welcome to FSA – an introduction to FSA loans, programs, and services, as well as how to start working with FSA.
What to Do When Disaster Strikes – a presentation on the disaster programs available from FSA to help farmers recover from damaging weather.
Farm Storage Facility Loans – learn about Farm Storage Facility Loans, which are available to a wide-ranging number of producers for storage facilities and equipment. Interest rates on these loans are all below 2% right now.
FSA Farm Loans – an overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA’s Farm Loan Programs, including information on microloans, operating loans, ownership loans and guaranteed loans.
2021 FSA Fridays in February Webinar Series Recordings
Summary of each 2021 FSA Friday in February:
Welcome to FSA – an introduction to FSA loans, programs, and services, as well as how to start working with FSA.
Conservation Reserve Program Buffers – a presentation on the environmental and economic benefits of installing buffers along waterways.
Risk Management Programs – learn about federal crop insurance and FSA’s Noninsured Crop Assistance Disaster Program for row crops, forages, fruits, and vegetables.
FSA Farm Loans – an overview of the funding opportunities available from FSA, including Farm Loan Programs, Farm Storage Facility Loans, and Marketing Assistance Loans.