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2026-2027 FSA Deadlines

July 9, 2026
Deadlines for Farm Service Agency programs are fast approaching! Explore available programs and check your eligibility for financial assistance.
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Land for the Common Good

May 1, 2026
Access to affordable farmland is one of the top challenges facing new and beginning farmers, especially farmers of color. Commons offer a potential solution - a new model for land ownership that helps bridge the gap from one generation of farmers to the next.
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Scaling Up Smarter

May 1, 2026
Ready to scale up your farm operation? Farmers Cherie Jzar and Howard Allen share lessons and strategies for sustainably and intentionally growing a farm business.
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Understanding Your NRCS Options for 2026

What Do NRCS’s 2026 Changes Mean for Farmers? NRCS recently announced a single nationwide batching deadline (Jan. 15, 2026) and a new Regenerative Pilot Program using EQIP and CSP funds. With so many changes at USDA in 2025, many farmers are wondering whether applying could be beneficial to their farming operation. Join RAFI on January 6 (12–1:30 pm ET) for a farmer-focused webinar explaining what’s changed, next steps, and how to communicate with NRCS so you can make informed decisions before the 2026 deadline.
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How & Why to Get a Farm Number

July 29, 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's farm programs are administered on the local level through county-based Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices. The FSA provides and administers farm loans, crop insurance, and disaster assistance compensation. You must register your farm with the FSA to be eligible for any of these programs.
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