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Loans

Farm Loan Options
Learn about farm loan options to help you meet your goals.

Inflation Reduction Act Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
Learn about Section 22006 of the IRA that provides assistance for distressed borrowers.

Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
Learn about the program that assists producers who experienced discrimination in USDA Farm Loan Programs.

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Online Loan Tools

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Use USDA's online farm loan tools to find loans that might be right for you, apply for a direct loan, or make a payment on a direct loan.

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Protection and Recovery
Protection

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USDA offers programs that provide coverage for producers to help them manage risk and to protect their operations from the impact of natural disasters and offer price support for drops in prices or revenues.

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Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool

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Learn about USDA disaster assistance programs that might be right for you by completing five steps.

Drought Programs and Resources

Recovery

Hurricane
Programs and resources that can help prepare for and recover from hurricanes.

Drought
USDA programs and resources that protect or help recover from drought.

Wildfire
Programs and resources about protection and recovery from wildfires.

Winter Storms
Programs and resources about protection and recovery from winter storms.

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USDA offers programs to help producers recover losses and rebuild including assistance for natural disasters, crops and plants, animals and livestock, conservation, price support and more.

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Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool

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Learn about USDA disaster assistance programs that might be right for you by completing five steps.

Drought Programs and Resources
Protection and Recovery

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Protection and Recovery
Conservation
Nutrient Management
Efficiently managing nutrients maximizes yields and protects the environment.

Climate-Smart Agriculture & Forestry
Producers and landowners play a critical role in climate change mitigation.

Soil Health
Principles of soil health and best practices to work with the land, not against it.

Water Quality
How to improve water quality on your land through practices and initiatives.

Water Quantity
How to manage water quantity on your land through practices and initiatives.

Easements and Reserves
Learn about easements and reserves and how they benefit different types of land.

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Conservation at Work Video Series

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Learn about the benefits of conservation directly from farmers, ranchers, and landowners through our 90-second videos.

Conservation Concerns Tool
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Conservation
Working With Us
Program Eligibility and Deadlines

Common Forms
Browse common forms you may need to complete to work with USDA.

Crop Acreage Reports
Crop acreage reporting is required to be eligible for several USDA programs.

Heirs' Property Eligibility
Establish a farm number on inherited land to become eligible for USDA programs.

National Program Deadlines
View upcoming and ongoing national USDA program deadlines.

Farm Bill
Learn about the Farm Bill and get information on key changes and resources.

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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinators

USDA Service Centers

Find Your Local Service Center
Get contact information for your local service center and agency offices.

Visiting Your Service Center
Information about USDA Service Centers and how to prepare for your visit.

Urban Service Centers
USDA has specialized Urban Service Centers in selected locations across the country.

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Information about secure ways to access, sign, and share USDA documents online.

Access Your Farmers.gov Account
Log in to your farmers.gov account or learn how to set up an account.

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Get Involved in Your Community

Get Involved
Learn how to get involved with other producers in your community.

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Hire Temporary Foreign Workers

H-2A Visa Program
Information about filling employment gaps by hiring workers from other countries.

Create Your H-2A Visa Checklist
Create your personalized H-2A visa requirements checklist for your H-2A hiring needs.

Track Your H-2A Cases
Check the approval of your H-2A cases with DOL or USCIS.

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Working With Us

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Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

Plan Your Farm Operation
Think about your operation from the ground up and start planning for your business.

Visit Your USDA Service Center
Get in touch with your local Service Center to find programs to support your operation.

Find Land and Fund Your Operation
USDA has spent decades helping new producers find land and money for their businesses.

Build Your Business
Lean on USDA to help you build your operation with sound business and financial knowledge.

Sell Your Farm Products
Explore everything about producing, marketing and actually selling your final product.

Maintain Your Farm Operation
Take care of your farm operation, and it will take care of you. USDA can help.

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How to Start a Farm: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

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New to farming? Want to learn how to start a farm? USDA can help.

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Taxes

Taxes for Farmers and Ranchers
Farm tax information and strategies related to USDA programs.

Tax Training Videos
Videos on a variety of agricultural tax topics from USDA staff and tax professionals.

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How to Start a Farm: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

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New to farming? Want to learn how to start a farm? USDA can help.

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Who You Are

Small-scale Producers
No matter the size of your operation, USDA can help it grow.

Organic Farmers
Explore USDA programs, services, and resources available for organic farmers.

Urban Growers
Browse USDA programs and services provided for urban farmers and gardeners.

Women Farmers
Women farmers and ranchers play a vital role in American agriculture.

Partnerships With Tribal Nations
USDA collaborates and partners with Tribal Nations to help them meet their land stewardship, production, and food sovereignty goals.

LGBTQ+ Farmers
USDA helps farmers and ranchers regardless of their race, gender, or sexual orientation.

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How to Start a Farm: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

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New to farming? Want to learn how to start a farm? USDA can help.

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What You Grow and Raise

Livestock
Browse programs and services that USDA offers to support your livestock operation.

Row Crops
Browse USDA programs and services to assist your row crop operation.

Specialty Crops
Browse USDA programs and services for specialty crops like fruits and vegetables.

Forests
Browse USDA programs and services that could help your forest land.

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