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What is a farm number?

A farm number is a number from USDA that identifies where your farm is located. Just like a zip code identifies a specific area’s location, a farm number identifies your farm’s location.

Why should you get a farm number?

You are required to have a farm number to apply for USDA programs. Some of the things that require a farm number include:

Applying for NRCS funding like EQIP
Applying for FSA loans
Applying for FSA disaster assistance
Applying for USDA crop insurance
Participating in FSA County Committee Elections
You will be counted in the Agricultural Census, which means your county might receive more resources in the future!
A farm number gives you the chance to form a relationship with your local FSA office, which is a great local resource for farm knowledge.

How do you get a farm number?

Reach out to your local office or contact FarmRaise to get started!

FarmRaise partners with producers every step of the way to submit the paperwork to get you a farm number! We’ve replaced 8-12 forms of jargon-packed paperwork with a simplified, digital application experience. We can also help answer any questions you may have through 1:1 office hours.

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