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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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What is ELAP?

June 10, 2026
ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees, and farm-raised fish. It covers losses due to adverse weather or other loss conditions including blizzards, disease, flood, water transport, and wildfires.
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Record Keeping & Reporting

May 1, 2026
Keeping accurate crop records not only helps you manage your farm business, but also can unlock access to USDA programs, loans, crop insurance, and disaster assistance. Here's some record keeping and reporting best practices for small and beginning farmers.
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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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NRCS 2026: Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply

December 22, 2025
NRCS offers cost-share support through programs like EQIP and CSP, but applying can feel confusing — and timing matters. With a new nationwide January 15, 2026 batching deadline and a new Regenerative Pilot Program, this blog explains what’s changed and how to decide your next steps.
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The Power of a Paper Trail: Print and Save USDA Documents

July 18, 2025
Protect your farm. NPR reports DOGE staff can now view and edit sensitive USDA farmer data. Now's a good time to request hard copies of your FSA and NRCS records. In related news, USDA also ended use of the “socially disadvantaged” designation. Farmers of color and women may want to update their CCC-860 to reflect other statuses.
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Navigating Federal Disaster Assistance for Farmers

April 15, 2025
Emergency assistance from USDA and other federal agencies can help you get on the road to recovery, but navigating the maze of different program requirements can be tricky. Know what to expect and what agencies to contact for assistance so that your farm can be prepared for the unexpected.
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QUÉ ES EL SEGURO DEL NAP Y CÓMO OBTENERLO

September 5, 2023
El Programa de Asistencia por Desastre para Cultivos no Asegurados (NAP), administrado por la Agencia de Servicios Agrícolas (FSA) del Departamento de Agricultura de Estados Unidos (USDA), ofrece asistencia financiera a productores y productoras de cultivos no asegurables* cuando un desastre natural impide la siembra de cultivos u ocasiona pérdidas de la producción o la cosecha.
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