89th National FFA Convention and Expo - Oct. 19-22

Stop by and visit us during the 89th FFA Convention and Expo and learn more about the Farm Service Agency and its youth loans and student opportunities.

Past Events

National Women in Ag. Association’s 6th Annual New Generation Symposium - June 16-18

Detroit, Michigan is host to the National Women in Agriculture Association 6th annual symposium. Thle event provides a holistic approach to minority farmers, landowners, and underprivileged youth to attain economic empowerment through growing character, health and income. FSA Outreach Specialist Cynthia Cuellar will speak about FSA's efforts to reach underserved populations.

2016 National Small Farms Conference - Sept. 20-22

Registration is open for the 7th National Small Farm Conference hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Virginia State University's College of Agriculture and the Virginia Cooperative Extension. The conference will be held Sept. 20-22, 2016. Multiple short courses will be available along with oral and poster paper presentations, exhibits and educational tours in and around Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay.

Alabama Farm Foundation for Veterans Workshop

This event is hosted by FSA in partnership with the National Center of Appropriate Technology (NCAT), and will provide information on getting started in farming, how to qualify for government programs that reward land stewardship and conservation efforts, pursuing profitable niche markets, developing a business plan and organic certification. Other topics include livestock production, pest management, estate planning and risk management.Other USDA agencies, including Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Rural Development (RD) will present program information. A full day will be devoted to visiting livestock and fruit/vegetable farms for hands-on experience.The location and dates of the seminars are: 

Active duty military members, veterans and their spouses interested in registering for the seminar should email Cassondra Searight at cassondra.searight@al.usda.gov or call 334-279-3502.

Rural Coalition Spring Forum - April 21-22

Join the dialogue with USDA and USDA partners in assessing the current progress and needs of diverse farmers and rural communities. Learn more.

Date: April 21-22, 2016
Location: Washington, D.C.
FSA Panelists:  Val Dolcini, Chris Beyerhelm, Jim Radintz, Matthew Pavone and Lilia McFarland

Public Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers - May 10-12

A public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers will take place on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, from 1–5 p.m. CST; Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST; and, Thursday, May 12, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST. To register for the meeting, send an email to: ACMF@osec.usda.gov and include your name, organization and contact information. The meeting will take place at Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130. Members of the public are invited to attend. The meeting also will be available via teleconference in "listen-only" mode by dialing (888) 455-1685 and enter passcode 4225205. Contact AdvocacyandOutreach@osec.usda.gov for more information.