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Resources for Small Farmers, Ranchers and Growers

Find trusted tools, agencies, partner organizations, funding programs, conservation resources, and learning materials to help you grow your farm, protect your land, and access new opportunities.

Get Technical Assistance
Learn About Soil Health
Start a Farm Plan
New to Farming?

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Follow these simple steps to build a strong foundation for your farm and connect with the right support

Learn your land and soil

Test your soil and understand your natural resources

Step 1

Create a farm plan

Map out your goals and understand your financial needs

Step 2

Get your farm number (FSA)

Visit your local FSA office to get your farm registered

Step 3

Connect with technical assistance

Work with experts who understand your operation

Step 4

Explore programs and opportunities

Find grants, loans, programs and cost-share

Step 5

Join TSFRCBO programs and events

Keep learning networking, and growing with us.

Step 6

Partners

These organizations help connect small farmers and ranchers to education, technical assistance, market opportunities, and community based resources.

Federal Partners

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Small Farms - USDA

Provides small and midsize producers valuable resources and program information about access to capital, land management and conservation practices, managing risk, finding local markets, and other educational resources.
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Rural Development Cooperative Services

Promotes understanding and use of the cooperatives to market and distribute agricultural products.
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Farm Service Agency (FSA)

Provides access to available FSA programs throughout the state, including low-interest loans, commodity price support, disaster assistance, and conservation incentives.
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Risk Management Agency

Manages the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to provide innovative crop insurance products to America’s farmers and ranchers.
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National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Provides farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, helping the environment as well as agricultural operations.
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Natural Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 

Conducts hundreds of surveys every year and prepares reports covering virtually every aspect of U.S. agriculture.
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Additional Resources

Find the tools and information that match your needs.

AgriLife Extension

Get researched-based education and local expert support.

Best for: All farmers, ranchers and landowners in Texas
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Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program

Supports responsible stewardship and conservation of farm land.

Best for: All farmers, ranchers and landowners in Texas
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Farm Loan Discovery Tool

Explore farm loan options based on your needs and operation type.

Best for: Beginning farmers, expanding growers, and producers needing capital.
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EQIP Financial Assistance

Get cost-share help to implement conservation practices on your land.

Best for: Beginning farmers, expanding growers, and producers needing capital.
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Disaster Assistance

Find disaster programs and loans to help recover from losses.

Best for: Farmers and ranchers impacted by natural disasters.
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Farm and Ranch Loans

Agriculture loan options for new farmers or a seasoned rancher in business

Best for: All farmers, ranchers and landowners.
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Soil: How Microbes Build Structure

Learn to improve water retention, reduce erosion, and support stronger crop growth..

Best for: Beginning farmers and expanding growers.
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How to Start a Farm

New to farming? Get started or grow your operation through a variety of programs and services.

Best for: Beginning farmers and ranchers.
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Helpful Links

Agricultural Statistics (NASS)

Eminent Domain

Farmer’s Tax Guide

Grazing Lands News

High Tunnel Initiative (NRCS)

Veteran Farmers

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