Specialty Crop

The program helps buyers and sellers of all sizes in the U.S. produce industry to efficiently market their perishable products.

The program enhances the competitiveness of specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops.

The 2,873-acre research station includes a historic arboretum, including more than 250 species of hardy trees and shrubs. Tours can be scheduled.

FSA serves agricultural producers and partners through the delivery of a variety of programs,

America’s next generation of farmers and ranchers are supported through FSA’s “Beginning Farmer” direct and guaranteed loan programs.

The mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing people with low incomes access to food and nutrition education.

PLFSP helps child nutrition operators incorporate local foods in lunch programs. Grants can also help local farm-to-school programs.

NRCS provides farmers, ranchers, and other producers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground.

The program provides grants to organizations for education, mentoring, and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers and ranchers.

Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America, including Wyoming.

Local service centers allow customers to access services provided by FSA, NRCS, and RD. Many of them house conservation districts.

The program helps underserved farmers and ranchers who have historically experienced limited access to USDA programs and services.