Beginning Farmer and Rancher Coordinators

Are you new to farming or ranching? USDA can help you get started or grow your farming operation through a variety of programs and services. From farm loans to crop insurance, and conservation programs to disaster assistance, USDA is here to support you and your operation.

Whether you are currently farming, or would like information on getting started, please contact the appropriate state coordinator below.

American Samoa

JB Martin

California

Victor Hernandez

Connecticut

Vivian Felten

Federated States of Micronesia

JB Martin

Marshall Islands Counties

JB Martin

Massachusetts

Jack Loomis

Mississippi

Charles Lea

New Hampshire

Andrea Bye

New Jersey

Olyvia Evanko

New Mexico

LeAnn Gibbs

North Carolina

William Ferris

North Dakota

Lindsey Abentroth

Northern Mariana Islands

JB Martin

Palau Counties

JB Martin

Pennsylvania

Michael Sherman

Puerto Rico

Vivian Vera

Rhode Island

Ashley Martone

South Carolina

Sabrenna Bryant

South Dakota

Gail Gullickson

Virgin Islands

Madison Charles

Washington

Kaitlin Davies

West Virginia

Matt Taylor

Wisconsin

Merrie Schamberger

National Coordinator

Sarah Campbell

For more information, visit farmers.gov/newfarmers