The Washington State Farm Service Agency serves the agricultural community through 25 county USDA service centers and one state office, located in Spokane. The Washington FSA State Committee and locally-elected county committees provide producer input to federal farm programs.
- County Committee List - county/state committees and their meeting schedules.
FSA helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are categorized under the following headings.
To find out more about the rules and regulations related to FSA programs click here.
FSA Ensures the civil rights of every individual who requests access to programs administered by the agency.
Upcoming Program Deadlines
| June 17, 2024 | Nominations open for 2024 FSA County Committee Elections. Learn more. |
| June 28, 2024 | Final day to sign up for Grassland CRP |
| July 1, 2024 | End of the Primary Nesting Season |
| July 15, 2024 | Acreage reporting deadline for perennial forages, CRP, and spring-planted crops. |
| July 15, 2024 | Deadline to report actual harvested production of 2023 NAP-covered crops for actual production history (APH) purposes. Applies for forages and most spring-planted crops. See your Summary of Coverage for your crop's deadline. |
| July 15, 2024 | Final date to report 2023 production for ARC-IC. |
| August 1, 2024 | Final date to submit nominations for the 2024 FSA County Committee Elections |
| August 15, 2024 | Deadline for CRP Transition Incentive Program (TIP) offers to be submitted. |
Farm Service Agency Accepting Nominations for County Committees June 17 through August 1
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2024.
County Committees are unique to FSA and serve as a direct link between agricultural communities across the country and USDA. The farmer-elected committee system has been a key factor in the successful administration of farm programs. Committee members are responsible for the overall direction and administration of farm programs at the county level. Their duties include:
- Informing farmers and ranchers about available programs.
- Keeping the State Committee informed of local conditions.
- Recommending needed changes to farm programs.
- Participating in county meetings.
- Making eligibility decisions on program applications.
- Determining appeals.
County committee members are paid for their time and mileage. Inquire with your local county office to determine the time commitment expected in your area.
For more information on FSA county committees, visit fsa.usda.gov/elections. You can also check this map to see the Local Administrative Areas (LAAs) that are up for election in 2024.
Reporting Agricultural Losses and Agricultural Disaster Relief
Farmers and ranchers know all too well that natural disasters can be a common, and likely a costly, variable to their operation. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has emergency assistance programs to provide financial help when disasters strike. Timely reporting of damage and loss is essential for program participation. Additionally, some of those programs require a disaster designation to trigger eligibility. Agricultural producers can play a vital role in the disaster designation process. Please report crop and livestock losses and damage to agricultural land or structure s to your Farm Service Agency county office and your crop insurance agent, if applicable.
Additional resources available:
- Washington State FSA Overview of Disaster Programs
- Forest Service Overview of Programs and Temporary Grazing Permit Application
- NRCS Overview of the Emergency Watershed Program
- WSU Forester Contacts and Forest Stewardship Class Brochure
- 2020 FSA Disaster Program - Power Point
Stay Current on FSA News - Instant Electronic Bulletins and Texts
GovDelivery is a free email service that enables Farm Service Agency county offices to send you bulletins, deadline reminders, newsletters and texts instantly. For text updates, contact your FSA county office. For bulletins and newsletters via email - sign up now to receive information about program details, signup dates and deadlines. Subscribe now.
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