Farmers.gov: A One-Stop Shop for Farmers and Ranchers

Strategic Insights -

Farmers.gov provides a secure and authenticated platform for Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) customers to access information and services. With a farmers.gov account, individuals can view and access various documents, including the AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet, farm loan payments history, and conservation assistance records. The platform also allows users to request conservation assistance, track conservation plans, and pay FSA debt. A new feature has been added, providing access to current or prior year FSA-578, Report of Commodities (Nationwide Producer Print), which contains annual crop acreage reporting information.

Key Takeaways:

  • Farmers.gov offers self-service opportunities to FSA and NRCS customers, providing secure and authenticated access to various services.
  • With a farmers.gov account, users can complete an AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet, prior to their first meeting with FSA and NRCS.
  • The platform allows users to view farm loan payments history, conservation assistance records, and detailed farm records.
  • Users can request conservation assistance and track conservation plans, practices, and contracts.
  • A new feature provides access to current or prior year FSA-578, Report of Commodities (Nationwide Producer Print), which contains annual crop acreage reporting information.
  • Users with representative authority can access FSA-578s for the customers they represent.
  • Contact local FSA offices for information or questions regarding FSA-578s or representative authority.

Statistics:

  • Farmers.gov provides access to various services for FSA and NRCS customers.
  • The platform allows users to view and access AD-2047, Customer Data Worksheet, farm loan payments history, and conservation assistance records.
  • Users can request conservation assistance and track conservation plans, practices, and contracts.
  • The new feature provides access to current or prior year FSA-578, Report of Commodities (Nationwide Producer Print).
  • By 2023, farmers.gov aims to provide a one-stop shop for all USDA services.

Sources:

  • United States Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). Farmers.gov: One-Stop Shop for Farmers and Ranchers. Retrieved from
  • United States Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). New Feature: Access to Your Current or Prior Year FSA-578, Report of Commodities (Nationwide Producer Print). Retrieved from