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Why should YOU get a farm number?

Because Black Women make up less than 1% of registered farmers yet many are actively growing gardens, community green spaces, and stewarding land. A farm number registration qualifies you for USDA funding for your farm through loans, cost share funding, far subsidy payments and risk management payouts.
You can sit on your farm county committees. Only registered farmers can run for local county committee elections.
There are hundreds of millions of farm dollars allocated to each state every year. If you qualify, you can receive funding for your farm. These are public tax dollars that you contribute to and vote on, not a handout. You can steward your land, contribute to the climate in a positive way, enhance local food systems, and receive funding from tax dollars to assist you.

Can you lose your land by getting a farm number? No

Can you lose property rights or share property rights with the government by getting a farm number? No

A farm and track number simply makes you a Customer of USDA. Nowhere in the application, paperwork, or farm bill regulation is it ever stated that you give up any ownership of your property by getting a farm number.

What is the best way to apply? Email

It creates a verifiable paper trail that protects you and the agency, should there be any delays or negligence.

FARM NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS

DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL GUIDE HERE

Complete the CUSTOMER DATA WORKSHEET application form AD-2047

https://www.farmers.gov/sites/default/files/documents/farmersgov-form-ad-2047.pdf

It is best to email a copy of your application and deed, lease, or land use agreement to your local USDA County Farm Service Agency office.

Search for your local office here: https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator

A digital copy of your deed can be download from the County Court Clerk's office in the county of which you reside. If you have a hard copy then go get it scanned or scan it with your device. Make sure your documents are legible and clear.

Make sure your info is being sent to the correct county and that it is your COUNTY director and not the state director. This timestamps your contact with them and establishes a record of communication.

Remember to SIGN your document by either printing it out or digitally signing with your finger in MS Word or Adobe. You can also complete it on your computer so that all your info is clear and then print it to sign with wet ink. If you make a hard copy, just scan it and email, or take it to your local office. Email is quicker.

No growing requirements:

According to USDA You are no longer required to have sold $1000 worth of produce, nor are you required to complete any other paperwork to receive your farm number. Any other documents are for financial reporting and qualifying for NRCS or other agency services.

No land size requirements:

There is no minimum land size to get a farm number. Many growers operate in their backyard.

Congrats!!!

After you obtain your Farm Number, you can apply for funding with NRCS (you must have your farm number before applying)

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