TOLLAND, Conn. — Farmers and agricultural producers in Connecticut have new online options to access U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. Through USDA’s new streamlined process producers can now register, track and manage their applications for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) on the secure and convenient https://www.farmers.gov/sign-
“You can conduct business with USDA from the comfort of your home, office, or mobile device,” said Clark Chapin, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director for Connecticut. “These online services save time, reduce paperwork and, in some cases, speed up processing.”
MFP administered by FSA is available on the https://www.farmers.gov/sign-
In addition to the programs available through the farmers.gov portal, other programs offered by FSA can be managed at the Online Services page with the same eAuthentication credentials.
“We know doing business online has become a key part of many agricultural operations and hope our online services can provide the ease and convenience producers have come to expect,” said SED Chapin.
Individual producers have many options available for conducting business online with USDA agencies including FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). Online tools such as the NRCS Conservation Client Gateway offer customers added flexibility and a secure web portal to track payments, report completed practices, request assistance, and sign documents.
To learn more about conducting business with USDA online and to locate the nearest USDA service center, visit www.farmers.gov.
–USDA FSA Connecticut
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