EP 104: The FSA Lowdown with Amanda Sargent

In this episode Lyndsay and Shannon are joined by Amanda Sergeant from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). They discuss the FSA's programs and services, emphasizing their benefits for farmers, including those in the flower industry. Amanda provides insights into the registration process, eligibility, and available programs like the Farm Storage Facility Loans and the Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program. The importance of communication with the FSA, understanding deadlines, and good recordkeeping for loss reporting is highlighted. The episode concludes with a reminder to engage with agricultural agencies and a call for listener engagement on their podcast and Instagram.

As a resource for locating your local FSA office, as well as the resources available for beginning farmers and Farm Loan tools available by clicking the link: http://Farmers.gov 

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