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Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Distressed Borrowers

Since October 2022, USDA has provided approximately $1.5 billion in immediate assistance to more than 24,000 financially distressed direct and guaranteed FSA loan borrowers through the Inflation Reduction Act.

FSA is currently accepting individual requests for assistance from borrowers who took certain extraordinary measures to avoid delinquency on their direct FSA loans, missed a recent installment, or are unable to make their next scheduled installment.

For more information on eligibility, or to submit a request for assistance, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center or visit farmers.gov/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance.

The Discrimination Financial Assistance Program Section 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act

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 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 January 13, 2024.

2023 USDA Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections

USDA began mailing ballots Nov. 6 for FSA county and urban county committee elections to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas.

To be counted, producers and landowners must return ballots to the local FSA county office or have postmarked by Dec. 4, 2023. 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.

Important Dates and Deadlines for Producers

Nov 10	All Offices Closed for Veterans Day Federal Holiday
Nov 15	Acreage Reporting Deadline for Fall Seeded Small Grains
Nov 23	All Offices Closed for Thanksgiving Day
Dec 4	Deadline for COC Election Ballots to be Returned or Postmarked
Dec 31	Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Distressed Borrower Application Deadline
	--2024--
Jan 1	All Offices Closed for New Year's Day
Jan 2	Honeybee Colony Reporting Deadline
Jan 13	Deadline to apply for Inflation Reduction Act Section 22007 – Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
Jan 15	Acreage Reporting Deadline for Apples, Grapes, Peaches, Pears, Maple Sap

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 Pennsylvania. You can also "Save this search" on usajobs.gov to set up an email alert for when new jobs are posted in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency State Committee

Each FSA state committee is comprised of three to five members including a designated chairperson. The individuals appointed to serve on this committee for Pennsylvania are:

Committee Chair John Good - Germansville
Andy Bater - Julian
Lisa Freeman - Pittsburgh
Janet Lewis - Towanda
Heidi L. Witmer – Landisburg

Pennsylvania Fact Sheets

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) PA Delaware River Basin
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) PA Ohio River Basin
Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) PA Chesapeake Bay Watershed
USDA Resources for Pennsylvania Maple Producers

About Pennsylvania FSA

Welcome to the Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency's home on the web. With over 7.8 million acres of farmland, 58,000 farms, and $1.9 billion in agriculture exports annually, Pennsylvania has a thriving and vibrant 'ag' industry. FSA County Offices located throughout the Commonwealth deliver a variety of congressionally authorized credit and commodity programs to all of Pennsylvania's farmers and producers. For fiscal year 2021, the Pennsylvania FSA provided over $383 million in farm assistance program and loan payments. Through the administration of these programs FSA works to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural Americans.

Pennsylvania's State Office is located in Harrisburg while our 38 County Offices serve the needs of local farmers and ranchers. 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 Pennsylvania.