Pennsylvania State Office

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Important Dates and Deadlines for Producers

Sept 2	All Offices Closed - Federal Holiday
Sept 30	Crop Acreage Reporting Deadline for Value-Loss and Controlled Environment Crops (Except Nursery)
Sept 30	Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) Application Closing Date for Aquaculture, Christmas Trees, Ginseng, Turfgrass Sod, Mushrooms, Floriculture, Perennial Grasses and Mixed Forage, Small Grains, Garlic
Oct 14	All Offices Closed - Federal Holiday
Oct 31	Deadline for Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP)
Nov 11	All Offices Closed - Federal Holiday
Nov 15	Apiculture, Fall-Seeded Small Grains Crop Acreage Reporting Deadline
Nov 20	Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) Application Closing Date for Berries, Tree Fruits and Nuts (Apples, Apricots, Caneberries, Cherries, Chestnuts, Grapes, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Strawberries, Walnuts)
Nov 28	All Offices Closed - Federal Holiday
Dec 25	All Offices Closed - Federal Holiday
Dec 31	Nonisured Crop Disaster Program (NAP) Application Closing Date for Honey, Maple Sap
Jan 1, 2025	All Offices Closed - Federal Holiday
Jan 2	Honeybee Colonies Reporting Deadline

County Committee Elections Underway

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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.

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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.