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.
Welcome to the Farm Service Agency - State of Utah
Our primary mission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency is to assist Utah farmers and ranchers secure the greatest possible benefit from programs administered by FSA such as farm loans, commodity price support, disaster relief, conservation, or other available resources. The hard-working men and women of Utah's county offices are at the forefront of our efforts and remain the primary contact for program participation. We encourage you to speak with the staff at your local FSA office on how we can be of service. Our web site can help you learn more about FSA programs and services and help you locate your local FSA Service Center.
State Committee
- State Executive Director: Mark Gibbons
- Committee Chairperson: Lance Munns
- Committee Member: Merlin Esplin
- Committee Member: Alisa Meyer
Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
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, ranchers, 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 October 31, 2023.
Disaster Assistance
If you need disaster assistance, click here for a document that explains USDA Disaster programs in an easy-to-understand brochure.
Hot Links
- “Assistance for Distressed Farm Loan Borrowers” Link to https://www.farmers.gov/loans/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance
- Conservation Programs
- Farmers.gov
- Farm Loans
- USDA.gov
- Working with FSA