Downloads
Downloadable Guides & Fact Sheets
Key FSA documents to save, print, or share with your team.
PDF Guide
Urban Agriculture Success Stories
Real examples of urban farmers who used FSA programs to start and grow their operations. Great for client outreach.
PDF Guide
Farm Loans Application Quick Guide — Microloans
Step-by-step walkthrough for completing a microloan application. Covers required documents, eligibility checklist, and what to expect.
PDF Guide
Microloans Fact Sheet (2024)
Current FSA microloan fact sheet with program details, loan limits, eligible uses, and application requirements for 2024.
PDF Guide
FSA County Committee Elections — Eligibility Fact Sheet
Official USDA fact sheet explaining who can vote and run for county committee seats — including urban and non-traditional producers.
PDF Guide
Beginning Farmer & Rancher Programs Overview
Summary of FSA programs specifically targeted at beginning farmers and ranchers, including set-aside loan funds and reduced down payment options.
PDF Guide
USDA Programs for Urban Farmers
Overview of the full range of USDA programs available to urban, indoor, and innovative producers — loans, grants, conservation, and technical assistance.
COC Election Official Guidelines
Official FSA guidelines for conducting County Committee elections.
Official Portals
Official USDA Web Resources
Key government websites for accessing programs, managing your account, and finding local assistance.
Farmers.gov
The official USDA farm portal — manage your account, apply for loans, track payments, and access digital self-service tools.
FSA County Office Locator
Find your local FSA office by state and county. Your county office is where you register your farm, apply for programs, and meet with loan officers.
USDA Service Center Locator
Locate the nearest USDA Service Center — many offices house FSA, NRCS, and Rural Development staff under one roof.
FSA Farm Loans
Full overview of all FSA loan programs — direct, guaranteed, micro, emergency, youth, and ownership loans with eligibility info.
USDA Urban Agriculture Hub
USDA’s central landing page for urban agriculture — programs, grants, success stories, and resources specifically for urban and indoor producers.
NRCS Programs & Technical Assistance
Access NRCS conservation programs, soil health tools, and technical assistance for working lands — including EQIP funding for eligible operations.
Urban Agriculture
Urban & Community Resources
SARE Urban Agriculture Grants
Research and education grants for urban, suburban, and community food system projects through the Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education program.
USDA Community Garden & Urban Farms Initiative
Funding and technical assistance for community gardens and urban farms managed through OUAIP and local USDA offices.
National Urban Agriculture Council
Advocacy and network organization advancing policies and programs that support urban and peri-urban food production across the country.
Beginning Farmers
Support Organizations
National Young Farmers Coalition
Advocacy network building political power for young and beginning farmers. Resources include policy guides, peer networks, and farm access tools.
Farm Aid — Farmer Resource Network
Connects farmers with local organizations that provide legal, financial, and technical assistance. Beginning farmer resources available at beginning2farm.org.
SCORE — Business Mentorship for Farmers
Free business mentoring from experienced professionals. An active SCORE mentor relationship with farming experience qualifies as a substitute for one year of FSA farm experience.
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