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

Illinois

Crystal Zwilling

Marshall Islands Counties

JB Martin

Massachusetts

Jack Loomis

Mississippi

William Newlin

New Hampshire

Andrea Bye

New Jersey

Olyvia Evanko

New Mexico

LeAnn Gibbs

New York

Lynnette Wright

North Carolina

William Ferris

North Dakota

Lindsey Abentroth

Northern Mariana Islands

JB Martin

Oklahoma

Gilbert Guerrero

Palau Counties

JB Martin

Pennsylvania

Michael Sherman

Puerto Rico

Ileana Curbelo

Rhode Island

Ashley Martone

South Carolina

Sabrenna Bryant

South Dakota

Gail Gullickson

Virgin Islands

Julie Wright

Washington

Kaitlin Davies

West Virginia

Matt Taylor

Wisconsin

Katie Demrow

National Coordinator

Sarah Campbell

For more information, visit farmers.gov/newfarmers