We’ll be hopping with joy for Amphibian Week, May 5-11, 2024. Join us to learn more about our slimy friends and how we’re helping conserve their habitats! bit.ly/44mDtmR #AmphibianWeek2024

How can we partner with you? Dept. of Agriculture offers direct farm operating loans that can be used to purchase livestock & feed, farm equipment, fuel, farm chemicals, insurance, & other costs, including family living expenses. bit.ly/3otrFex

Signing up for a secure FarmersGov account is a quick process that'll give you more options for working with us. Learn more: bit.ly/3IpjIyS

.Dept. of Agriculture is expanding Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage rainfall index insurance to include Hawaii beginning in 2025. Learn more: bit.ly/3UGwdOr

Deputy Under Secretary Gloria Montaño Greene addresses Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities members during a partnership meeting in Nashville, TN.

Did you know FSA farm loans can be used to support #climatesmart agriculture practices? Visit farmers.gov to see examples and learn more: bit.ly/4aYBhV0.

#DYK ? You can always check our current farm loan rates and review our farm loan programs here: bit.ly/3G7MbId

You can find FSA updates, resources and contact info for your state from this interactive map. bit.ly/3GhU3t4

Our guaranteed loans allow lenders to provide agricultural credit to farmers who do not meet the lender's normal underwriting criteria. Farmers and ranchers apply for a guaranteed loan through a lender, and the lender arranges for the guarantee. bit.ly/4ak7cOV

This #ArborDay , consider planting trees on your farm or ranch! 🌳 🌲 🍃 NRCS can help you with selection and design for windbreaks and shelterbelts. Learn more at: bit.ly/3QmHCRQ

Don't forget a light jacket. #PerfectDate

Here are some Dept. of Agriculture programs and resources to help you start, expand, enhance, or improve your agricultural operations: bit.ly/3EhC7fe

.Dept. of Agriculture unveiled a new online Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool and farm loan resources hub in partnership with FarmRaise. The hub includes how-to videos, visual aids, and more, all designed to streamline access to vital FSA programs: bit.ly/3JnFOUQ

Happy #NationalVolunteerWeek ! Since 1985, Earth Team volunteers across the nation have helped NRCS accomplish its mission to provide conservation resources to farmers, ranchers, and forest owners: bit.ly/4b71TTE

Pollinators are vital for the economic well-being of agricultural producers. They also support healthy and biodiverse ecosystems across public and private lands.

Here are some of the ways we can help them: bit.ly/3p9qzIQ

Our #cropinsurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all Dept. of Agriculture Service Centers and online at bit.ly/3AisLzp.

By following #soilhealth principles, farmers are increasing their soil's organic matter, sequestering more carbon, increasing water infiltration and creating habitat - all while harvesting better profits and often better yields. bit.ly/3UaT8iK #soilhealth

When farming in urban environments one of the biggest challenges is navigating local statutes, zoning, permitting and land use regulations. For growers, understanding legal access to land and water, and local policies is critical. Learn how Dept. of Agriculture can help: bit.ly/3Tkxewb

Don't Delay! Dairy Producers have until April 29, 2024 to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage Program, an important safety net program that provides producers with price support to help offset milk and feed price differences. bit.ly/3uKaGLw

With funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, Bell Rock Livestock Association can now incorporate forage sampling on its vast livestock working lands. Forage sampling helps to improve animal health and productivity, while enhancing soil carbon stocks: bit.ly/3xOIV5T