Government assistance for Minnesota farmers 

Disaster assistance for Minnesota farmers is provided by federal, state, and local agencies, including the: 

• U.S. Dept. of Agriculture  

• Minnesota Department of Agriculture 
• University of Minnesota

Minnesota Department of Agriculture 

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has many programs and resources to assist in recovering from disasters, including the: 

• Disaster Recovery Loan Program 

• Flood Disaster Assistance Program 

• Minnesota Farmers Assistance Network (MFAN) 

• Minnesota Farm Advocates 

• Rural Finance Authority 

U.S. Department of Agriculture  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has several agencies that provide an array of disaster resources and programs, including the: 

• Natural Resources Conservation Service 

• Rural Development Agency 

• Farm Service Agency 

Resources for the U.S. Department of Agriculture are managed and coordinated through local U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency offices. 

University of Minnesota - Extension 

University of Minnesota Extension Services offers many resources about farm-related disasters, including the: 

• Minnesota Farmer Assistance Network (MFAN) 

• Farm Information Line 

• Crisis Connection 

They also provide struggling farm families with information on health and stress, relationships and communication, and resource management.