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FSA TOOLKIT

Your Guide to FSA Programs & Resources

Navigating USDA Farm Service Agency programs can be complex. This toolkit walks you through every step — from setting up digital access to finding the right funding for your farm.

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Establish Your Farm

Register your farm and establish your USDA customer record — the foundation for accessing any FSA program or loan.

Register Your Farm

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Social & Digital Access

Get Level 2 e-Authentication to access USDA self-service tools, applications, and your farm records online.

Get Digital Access

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Find Farm Programs

Explore loans, grants, and assistance programs designed for small, beginning, and non-traditional producers.

Explore Programs

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Urban County Committees (UCOC)

Historically, these committees have been used as the vehicle for Farmer input on FSA programs since the 1930.

County Committees

SUCCESS STORIES

Real Farmers. Real Results.

Farmers across the country have used FSA programs to start, grow, and sustain their operations. From micro loans for urban growers to emergency assistance after disasters — these tools work.

Explore success stories from producers like you and see what’s possible when you have the right support.

View Success Stories

Success Stories

RESOURCES

Explore More Tools & Resources

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Decode FSA Acronyms

Quick guide to commonly used FSA and USDA terms.

View FSA Acronyms

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Quick Agency Guide

Commonly referred-to agencies explained clearly.

View Quick Guide

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Additional Resources

Real results with FSA programs from real producers.

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For questions, contact Briana Stevenson, National Urban Ag Coordinator at bstevenson@vsu.edu

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

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The NUag Initiative is made possible by grants from USDA Farm Service Agency: FSA23CPT0012863, FSA23CPT0013042

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