FSA Outreach Focus
- USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Webinar Series
- Tax Considerations for Agri-Tourism Operations Webinar
- In Case You Missed It
USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Webinar Series
Join USDA for a free webinar series for military veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses on how to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare for a career in agriculture. This webinar series is designed to provide information about USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher resources for the military community.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
2:00 – 4:30pm Eastern
- USDA Key Personnel Introduction and Overview
- Veterans and the USDA, with Michael Sherman Introduction to USDA’s definition of military veteran farmer and rancher and how it differs across agencies.
- How to Get Started, with Michael Sherman Guidance on how to prepare for a successful appointment at the local Service Center.
- Credit Worthiness, with Amanda Robertson Learn the factors FSA Loan Officers use to determine credit worthiness.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
2:00 – 4:00pm Eastern
- Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG), with Carlos Contreas and DeLea Taylor Overview of grant program to help with value-added production and sales.
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), with Floyd Nauls Learn how to integrate conservation practices into working land.
Tax Considerations for Agri-Tourism Operations Webinar
Often agritourism involves both Form 1040 Schedule C and Schedule F activities as well as some sales and property tax considerations. Join Rob Holcomb and Kevin Burkett for an overview of relevant tax law affecting these operations.
Event – Tax Considerations for Agri-Tourism Operations
Date – May 17, 2025
Time – 1:30 – 3:00pm Eastern
In Case You Missed It
February Tax Education Webinar
- Video: Reporting Sales and Purchases of Farm Assets
- Presentation: Reporting Sales and Purchases of Farm Assets
January Tax Education Webinar
- Video: Forestry as Business or Investment
- Presentation: Forestry as Business or Investment
FSA National Outreach Office (OO)
1400 Independence Ave SW Stop 0511 Rm 3086
Washington, DC 20250-0511