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What we're learning

Resources for Farmers

Programs, people and starting points we wish more small and beginning farmers knew about.

We are sharing the trail—not pretending to know every turn.

We began farming later in life and quickly learned that good help exists, but it can be difficult to find. This page gathers practical official resources we have used, explored or saved while building Löshá Farms.

Please verify before acting. Programs, eligibility, funding and deadlines change. These links are starting points, not legal, tax or grant advice.
LOANS · PROGRAMS · FARM RECORDS

USDA Farm Service Agency

A starting point for farm numbers, beginning-farmer financing, disaster assistance and other USDA programs.

Visit official site ↗CONSERVATION · TECHNICAL HELP

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Technical and possible financial assistance for eligible soil, water, grazing and forestry conservation work, including EQIP.

Visit official site ↗LOCAL LANDOWNER HELP

Spokane Conservation District

Local assistance for livestock and land, forestry, wildfire preparedness, water and conservation funding opportunities.

Visit official site ↗FORESTRY · WILDFIRE RESILIENCE

Washington DNR Small Forest Landowner Office

Guidance and assistance for forest health, fuels reduction and small forest landowners.

Visit official site ↗GRANTS · FARM PROGRAMS

Washington State Department of Agriculture

State agriculture programs, grants, animal-health information and business resources.

Visit official site ↗FIND LOCAL HELP

USDA Service Center Locator

Find the FSA and NRCS staff who serve your county and schedule a conversation about your operation.

Visit official site ↗

From our own notebook

Questions worth asking early.