Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Beginning Farmer FSA Office Checklist
A checklist for visiting a local FSA office. It helps beginning farmers prepare questions and records to bring to the meeting. Fill it out in pencil so it is easy to update.
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What is on this checklist
- County office located
- Appointment made
- Farm records gathered
- Land ownership or lease papers
- Questions about loans
- Questions about programs
- Farm number request
- Identification and entity papers
- Notes and next steps
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA Farm Service Agency and FSA Farm Loans.
For more in this area, see the farm loans, grants and taxes. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including I Wanna be a Farmer, and agribusiness farm stories.