USDA and Federal Programs
Where veterans get extra help from USDA: loans, crop insurance, disaster coverage, and other federal and statewide support.
USDA and Federal Programs
Start with USDA
USDA Veteran Farmer Resources
Every USDA benefit for veteran farmers in one place: loan perks, disaster coverage, crop insurance, and conservation priority.
Farm Service Agency (FSA) Toolkit
Loans, disaster assistance, and beginning farmer programs available through your local FSA office.
Serve on Your FSA County Committee
Vote or run for the local committee that oversees USDA farm programs. 2026 ballots are due December 7.
Disaster and Price Protection
Crop Insurance Benefits for Veterans
No admin fee, 10 extra points of premium subsidy, and a better replacement yield for up to five years.
NAP: Disaster Coverage for Uninsured Crops
Covers vegetables, hay, maple sap, honey, and more. Veterans pay no service fee and get 50% off buy-up premiums.
ELAP: Livestock, Honeybee & Fish Losses
Help with losses other programs miss, with a higher payment rate for veterans on some losses.
Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC)
A margin safety net for dairy farms. 2027 enrollment runs through December 18, 2026.
More Support
AgrAbility - Farming with a Disability
Assistive technology, a 1,700+ product database, and real support for farmers and veterans with disabilities, including a dedicated New York page.
SCORE & SBA Business Mentoring
Free small business mentoring nationwide, including a hub built specifically for veteran entrepreneurs, with 10 chapters serving New York State.
NY Farm Bureau - County Relations & Membership
State Headquarters: 159 Wolf Road, PO Box 5330, Albany, NY 12205 | (518) 436-8495 | info@nyfb.org. Each county cluster has its own relations manager - listed on your region’s resource page.
National Resource Directory
An official U.S. government directory of 16,000+ vetted resources for veterans and families - benefits, health, housing, and more, beyond agriculture alone.
