Welcome to the Arizona Farm Service Agency Home Page
Our primary mission is to help ensure the success of Arizona’s farmers and ranchers through various programs and technical assistance. The work that FSA continues to accomplish day to day is important not only to the agricultural producers around the State but also to the rural communities that depend on the agricultural industry.
The hard-working men and women of Arizona's county offices are at the forefront of our efforts and remain the primary contact for program participation. We encourage you to speak with the staff at your local FSA office on how we can be of service. Our website can help you learn more about FSA programs and services.
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities By State
USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities effort is expanding markets for America’s climate-smart commodities, leveraging the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart commodity production, and providing direct, meaningful benefits to production agriculture, including for small and underserved producers. Learn more about expanded markets, premiums and incentives for producing climate-smart commodities as well as cost share and technical assistance to implement climate-smart practices. Find a project near you and get started today!
Farmers, Ranchers Now Can Make USDA Farm Loan Payments Online
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov . Pay My Loan is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer service; provide additional customer self-service tools; and expand credit access to assist more producers.County Committee Elections
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June 15, 2024 – Nomination Period Begins.
August 1, 2024 – Last day to file nomination forms at the local USDA Service Center.
November 7, 2024 – Ballots mailed to eligible voters.
December 5, 2024 – Last day to return voted ballots to the USDA Service Center.
January 1, 2025 – Newly elected county committee members take office.
Phoenix Urban Ag Center- Update
The Phoenix Urban Ag Center is currently located .
- New Urban Service Centers and Urban County Committees
- Arizona Urban Ag Committee
- Urban Service Center page (https://www.farmers.gov/your-business/urban-growers/urban-service-centers)
- Brochure and worksheet (https://www.farmers.gov/sites/default/files/documents/farmersgov-factsheet-urban-service-centers.pdf)
Are you a New/Beginning Farmer?
USDA Service Centers across the country, are hearing from people who are interested in more space and working the land and we want to let you know we can help. Are you new to farming because of the pandemic? USDA can help you get started in farming – on everything from helping you register your farm to getting financial assistance and advice.
Get Started with USDA
First, you want to make sure your farm is registered. If you purchased land, it might already be established with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) with a farm number on file. If not, FSA can help you register your farm.
To obtain a farm number, you’ll bring an official tax ID (Social Security number or an employer ID) and a property deed. If you do not own the land, bring a lease agreement to your FSA representative to show you have control of the property. If your operation is incorporated or an entity, you may also need to provide proof that you have signature authority and the legal ability to enter into contracts with USDA. Find your local service center here
Access to Capital
USDA can provide access to capital through its farm loans, which is a great resource when producers aren’t able to get a loan from a traditional lender. Loans can help with purchasing land or equipment or with operating costs, and FSA even offers microloans, which are especially popular among producers with smaller farms. For more information, check out our Farm Loan Discovery Tool.
Conservation Practices
We can help you make conservation improvements to your farm, which are good for your bottom line and your operation. We’ll help you develop a conservation plan and apply for financial assistance that’ll cover the bulk of the costs for implementing. To learn more about some of the conservation practices that we help producers with, check out our Conservation at Work Video Series.
If you purchase land, and you don’t want to farm all of it, you can look at either a conservation easement or managing for native shrubs and grasses through either the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) or Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Easements are long-term, while a CRP contract is 10-15 years. These are good options for land that is not optimal for production or sensitive lands like wetlands and grasslands.
Program Information
Want to learn more about Farm Service Agency Programs? Farm Raise can help, it provides information on our programs. Go to https://www.farmraise.com/usda-fsa to find out more.
Additional Resources
Depending on your farm, you may want to look at crop insurance. The USDA’s Risk Management Agency provides crop insurance to help you manage risks on your farm. There are many types of insurance products available for a wide variety of production practices, including organic and sustainable agriculture.
Your local communities also have great resources for farmers including conservation districts, Rural Development, cooperative extensions, and different farming groups. To get started with USDA, contact your local USDA service center. We encourage you to check the status of your local USDA Service Center and make an appointment to discuss your business needs.
Arizona USDA/FSA reminds our agricultural producers of important Farm Service Agency (FSA) program dates. Contact your local service center to apply and for any questions.
NAP Application Closing Dates:
| October 31 | Rye, Cantaloupes, Honeydew, Lettuce, Oats, Triticale, Canary |
| November 20 | Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Honey, Peach, Pears, Peas, Plums, Pomegranate, Watermelon, Grapefruit, Greens, Lemons, Orange, Radish, Tangelo |
| November 30 | Potato |
| December 31 | Pistachios |
Crop Reporting Dates:
| November 15 | Forage Crops (i.e. Alfalfa (Grazing or Haying) . non-Alfalfa (Grazing or Haying) |
| December 15 | Wheat and other fall planted small grains |
For more information about USDA programs and to find your local service center please contact your local USDA Service Center. or visit our website at: www.farmers.gov.
About the Farm Service Agency
The Farm Service Agency is a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Located in all 50 states, our mission is to help American farmers provide reasonably priced food and fiber to the nation and the world.
The Arizona State Office is located in Phoenix, Arizona. County Service Centers are located in eight Arizona communities to serve the needs of area farmers and ranchers. Click the link below for County Office phone numbers and addresses: HERE
The Farm Service Agency State Committee in Arizona oversees the activities of the agency. The members are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture each year. They hear appeals from local farmers and guide the direction of agency policy.
Arizona State Committee:
William K. Perry - Chairman
Brett Hunt - Member
Juan Lopez - Member
Sign Up Now: Instant Electronic Bulletins & SMS Texting
GovDelivery is a free email service that enables FSA County Offices to send you bulletins, deadline reminders and newsletters instantly. Sign up now to receive information faster and reduce printing and mailing costs. To sign up use the email box “Sign up for updates:" on the right column of this page. Subscribe to text message alerts to receive timely updates on: deadline reminders, program notifications, reporting requirements, local outreach events. To subscribe to text message alerts, text AZ and COUNTY NAME to FSANOW (372-669). Standard text messaging rates apply. Participants may unsubscribe at any time. No more than two reminder messages will be sent each month on average. GovDelivery is your one-stop shop for the most up-to-date USDA program information. Sign up online
FSA Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Resources
It is FSA's policy to provide equal opportunity in all programs, services, and activities to LEP persons.
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) persons are individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English. As directed in Executive Order 13166 " Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency", LEP statutes and authorities prohibit exclusion from participation in, denial of benefits of, and discrimination under federally assisted and/or conducted programs on the ground of race, color, or national origin.
FSA offers three types of language translation and interpretation services available to customers at no cost: (1) document translation; (2) telephonic interpretation; and (3) in-person interpretation. These language translation and interpretation services will assist both customers and staff with overcoming language barriers.
iSpeak posters are displayed in each office to identify the language need to the county office staff.
For more information, visit farmers.gov/translations.
Please contact your local county office. To find the office closest to you, visit http://offices.usda.gov.
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