The North Carolina Farm Service Agency (FSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that serves all farmers, ranchers and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective and efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. FSA serves all 100 counties utilizing 72 county offices.
District Director Map
Contact: North Carolina State FLP Division: (919) 875-4850
Farm Loans Overview
Microloans
Farm Loan Information Chart
Loans for Beginning and New Farmers
Emergency Loan Program
On June 30, 2016, 1178 borrowers were indebted under the Direct Loan program, and 1384 borrowers had loans Guaranteed by the agency in North Carolina. In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, the agency made a total of 638 loans, direct and guaranteed for a total of $95,213,068. See our loan information chart which describes maximum loan amounts, rates, term, and use of proceeds
All loans are processed through FSA local farm loan offices. Producers should first contact these offices for specific information or for applications. For information on contacting your local county office, click the "county offices" button on this page. You can also find your local Farm Loan Staff on the below map.
Select the link above for more information on aerial photography and the Aerial Photography Field Office.
Any foreign person who acquires or transfers any interest, other than a security interest, in agricultural land shall submit a report to the Secretary of Agriculture. These foreign persons are also required to report changes in land use from nonagricultural to agricultural, agricultural to nonagricultural, non-foreign to foreign, foreign to non-foreign, foreign to foreign and any change in legal addresses. These reports are reported to the Farm Service Agency office.
Contact: Tommy McLamb, Agricultural Program Specialist (919) 875-4833
Contact: Rob Satterfield, Supervisory Agricultural Program Specialist (919) 875-4824
The compliance activities relate to agency responsibilities which ensure that producers are in compliance with program regulations in order to be eligible for program benefits. Included in these activities are producer reports of crop acreages and land uses, aerial observation, field inspections and assessing penalties associated with producer violations.
Contact: James Davis, NAP and Compliance Program Specialist (919) 875-4818
Contact: Susan Woodall, Conservation Program Specialist (919) 875-4819
Contact: Ralph Price, Supervisory Agricultural Program Specialist (919) 875-4832
View 2016 NAP Application Closing Dates
View 2017 NAP Application Closing Dates
Contacts:
Contact: Susan Woodall, Conservation Program Specialist (919) 875-4818
Contact: Rob Satterfield, Supervisory Agricultural Program Specialist (919) 875-4824
A reconstitution is a change in the land and constituting a farm as a result of combining or dividing tracts or farms. Because of crop rotations and diversity in farming, reconstitutions are a vital part of farming in North Carolina. There are many reconstitutions filed throughout the state each year.
Contact: Victor Youngblood, Key Program Specialist (919) 875-4845
Contact: Victor Youngblood, Key Program Specialist (919) 875-4845
Contact: Victor Youngblood, Key Program Specialist (919) 875-4845
Contact: Ralph Price, Supervisory Agricultural Program Specialist (919) 875-4832
Contact: Nimasheena Burns, State Public Affairs and Outreach Officer (919) 875-4857
As of 2017 Bridges to Opportunity is statewide in North Carolina.
Past Webinars
How USDA Can Help Beginning Farmers and Ranchers from the Reentry Community
Formerly incarcerated individuals who want to get started in farming can get expert guidance from USDA experts in field offices around the country. This webinar will be an opportunity to learn about USDA programs to help new farmers and hear directly from formerly incarcerated individuals who have benefited from USDA resources and expertise. USDA officials will provide an overview of several USDA programs - including microloans, farm storage facility loans, crop insurance, value added producer grants, conservation technical assistance, GAP, EQIP, Food LINC, etc. - that are especially relevant for new and beginning farmers from the reentry community. Hosted by the Farm Service Agency. Recording | Slide Presentation
Programas y Prestamos de la Agencia de Servicio AgriAcola
Nov. 2, 2016 at 3 PM EST
Join FSA employees Jessica Champigny and Richard Cardona for a Spanish-speaking webinar geared toward the Latino community, to provide an overview of programs and loans offered by the Farm Service Agency. Recording| Slide Presentation.
How to Partner and Connect With FSA
Oct. 4, 2016 at 2 PM EDT
The FSA Outreach Division connects with agricultural organizations to help farmers and ranchers around the country start, expand and grow their operation. Learn ways to connect with FSA, sign up to become a partner and develop a relationship that benefits the agricultural community. Register.
The webinar will be recorded for future viewing and can be accessed on www.fsa.usda.gov/outreach.
Administrative provides support to the agency's workforce and include human resources management, leasing office space, budget, financial services and personal property. North Carolina also serves as an Electronic Distribution System (EDS) location providing printing services to the state as well as other FSA offices.
Contact: Administrative Division: 919-875-4808