Welcome to the Pennsylvania FSA Website
Coronavirus and USDA Service Centers
Some USDA Service Centers in Pennsylvania will begin allowing in-person office visits by appointment only. Our program delivery staff will be in the office and work with our producers in person, by phone, by email, or by using other online tools. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business should call ahead to confirm the office’s status and make an appointment before visiting. Visitors will be pre-screened based on health concerns or recent travel and must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors may also be required to wear a face covering during their appointment
Important Dates and Deadlines for Producers
January 31, 2021 | Deadline to apply for 2020 LDPs for wool or unshorn pelts |
February 12, 2021 | Deadline to sign-up for General CRP |
February 15, 2021 | President's Day Holiday. Offices Closed |
February 26, 2021 | Deadline to apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Additional Assistance |
March 5, 2021 | Deadline to apply for Quality Loss Adjustment Program (QLA) |
March 15, 2021 | Deadline to enroll for 2021 Agricultural Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Program (ARC-PLC) |
March 15, 2021 | NAP Application Closing Date for Spring-Planted Fruits and Vegetables including Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Hemp, Lettuce, Melons, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Squash, and Tomatoes |
FSA's 2018 Farm Bill website
Resources for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers
Sign up to receive Electronic News and Updates
Due to limited budgets FSA is unable to continue sending Newsletters to producers via standard mail. In order to stay informed about important program information and deadlines, you should sign up to receive FSA News direct to your email or Smart-phone.
This electronic news service - GovDelivery - is free and convenient.
To sign up, visit www.govdelivery.com.
Pennsylvania Fact Sheets
CREP-PA, Delaware River Basin CREP-PA, Ohio River Basin CREP-PA, Chesapeake Bay Watershed
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 2015, the Pennsylvania FSA provided over $113 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. See FSA At Work Across Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania's State Office is located in Harrisburg while our 37 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.
Front Row: Former State Executive Director Gary Groves, State Committee Chair Bonnie Wenger.
Back Row: State Committee Members Doug Graybill, George Greig, Bill Hoover.
Not pictured: Barron "Boots" Hetherington.
Meet the State Committee
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced the individuals who will serve on the Pennsylvania USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee. The state committee is responsible for the oversight of farm programs and county committee operations, resolving appeals from the agriculture community, and helping to keep producers informed about FSA programs.
Each state committee has five members, one chairperson and four members. The individuals appointed to serve on this committee include:
Committee Chair Bonnie Wenger - Lebanon
George Greig - Linesville
Doug Graybill - Granville Summit
Barron "Boots" Hetherington - Ringtown
Bill Hoover - Tyrone
Contact the Pennsylvania State Office
Latest FSA News for Pennsylvania
USDA Extends General Signup for Conservation Reserve Program
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USDA Offers New Forest Management Incentive for Conservation Reserve Program
USDA and Dairy Farmers Work Together to Mitigate Risk for 2021
USDA Offers Additional Assistance for Certain Producers Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
USDA Reminds Fishermen of January 15 Deadline for Seafood Trade Relief Program
USDA Designates Three New Jersey Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA Seeks Members for Advisory Committee on Urban Agriculture