You probably like forms just as much as we do, but to participate in programs and move the process along quickly, we need accurate paperwork. You can find all Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA) forms on USDA’s eForms database. Below are some common ones.
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Customer Data Worksheet
AD-2047 is our Customer Data Worksheet that enables you to update your information with us, including your contact and demographic information.
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Farm Operating Plan
Your local Farm Service Agency representative assists you to complete a Farm Operating Plan (CCC-902). There are plans for individuals (i) and entities (e) available.
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Member’s Information Form
If you are a legal entity, a Member’s Information form (CCC-901) is used to collect member names, contact information and tax identification numbers.
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FSA Apply Now Packets
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) Apply Now Eligibility Packets include many of the eligibility forms needed to participate in USDA programs. Specific programs will also have a program application and may have additional program eligibility forms that need to be completed. Contact your local USDA Service Center for assistance.
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Conservation Compliance
To be eligible for USDA programs and crop insurance, you must meet conservation compliance, which is done by having a Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification (AD-1026) on file. Typically, this only has to be done once. Learn more about conservation compliance.
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Income and Tax Information
To participate in many programs, you can’t have an adjusted gross income of more than 900,000. To certify this, you file the Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Certification and Consent to Disclosure of Tax Information (CCC-941) each year.
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Payment Enrollment Forms
USDA payments are generally directly deposited with your bank. To set up or change your direct deposit for USDA payments, you can fill out one or both of the following forms. Farm Service Agency customers can fill out the Payment Enrollment Form (SF-3881).
- Form SF-3881 (FSA Customers)
- Form SF-3881 Instructions
Natural Resources Conservation customers can fill out the Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form (SF-1199A).
- Form SF-1199A (NRCS Customers) If you have a farmers.gov account, you can fill out and submit the SF-1199A online.
- Form SF-1199A Instructions
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Reporting Acreage
For crop insurance and disaster assistance, you will need to report crops planted. If you have crop insurance, this is done through your Approved Insurance Provider and then USDA gets the information from them. If you do not have crop insurance, you report crops planted with USDA using the Report of Acreage (FSA-578). This should be done for both spring- and fall-seeded crops. Last updated: 08-22-2019.
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Reporting Losses
For other crop and livestock disaster recovery assistance and program benefits a Notice of Loss must be reported as soon the loss occurs or is apparent. How and when to file a Notice of Loss differs by programs. Use the Reporting Losses (CCC-576) for Notice of Loss.
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Farm Business Plan
The worksheet is part of your farm loan application process and is used to gather income and expense information from applicants and borrowers.
If your agricultural operation is impacted by a natural disaster, you should timely report losses to USDA. For crops and/or livestock covered by federal crop insurance, you should immediately notify your local insurance provider.
Filing Taxes
View the IRS Farmer's Tax Guide to find information on the forms you may need to complete, such as the Schedule F form to report farm income and expenses. For farm tax information and strategies related to USDA programs, visit the Taxes for Farmers and Ranchers page.
A databased that contains all of USDA's forms, including forms for various programs.
Log into or sign up for your farmers.gov account. View or apply for FSA loans and NRCS programs, download, print, and eSign NRCS documents, request financial assistance, and more.
Find Your Local Service Center
USDA Service Centers are locations where you can connect with Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development employees for your business needs. Enter your state and county below to find your local service center and agency offices. Learn more about our Urban Service Centers.
Find an NRCS Conservation District Partners location.
Visit the Risk Management Agency website to find a regional or compliance office or to find an insurance agent near you.