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October 30, 2018

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UPDATED: The farmers.gov portal allows farmers to manage their USDA farm program applications and participation online.

Farmers in Iowa have new online options to access USDA programs. They can now register, track and manage their applications for the Market Facilitation Program on the secure and convenient farmers.gov/sign-in.

“You can conduct business with USDA from the comfort of your home, office or mobile device,” says Amanda De Jong, USDA Farm Service Agency director for Iowa. “These online services save time, reduce paperwork and, in some cases, speed up processing.”

MFP, which is administered by FSA, is available on the website. To apply and manage applications online, you first need to sign up for the Level 2 eAuthentication access.  Enrolling is a two-step process. If you don’t already have an account, you can register at eauth.usda.gov.

After creating the account, you’ll receive a confirmation email with instructions for identity verification. It can be completed online or by presenting a government issued photo ID in person at a USDA service center.

In addition to the programs available through farmers.gov, 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 ag operations and our online services can help,” she says.  

Individuals have many options available for conducting business online with USDA agencies including FSA, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Risk Management Agency. 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. Level 2 eAuthentication access is not yet available for entities, but it is available for individuals.

Source: USDA 

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