Twenty offices of the federal Farm Service Agency temporarily re-open today (Thurs), tomorrow and next Tuesday (1/22, after MLK holiday) despite the federal government shutdown. State Agriculture Department officials say they’re pleased FSA offices will reopen for a few days to help farmers process their existing loans. But they are also encouraging farmers experiencing setbacks because of the shutdown to seek assistance from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Among the help that’s available: low-interest loan programs, one-on-one financial advice and a helpline for farmers and their families who are dealing with stress.
Minnesota FSA offices reopening 1/17, 1/18 and 1/22
| Minnesota | Becker County Service Center | 809 Eigth St SE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 | (218) 847-9392 |
| Minnesota | Beltrami County Service Center | 3217 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji, MN 56601 | (218) 751-1942 |
| Minnesota | Blue Earth County Service Center | 1160 Victory Drive, Mankato, MN 56001 | (507) 345-4651 |
| Minnesota | Clay County Service Center | 1615 30th Ave S, Moorhead, MN 56560 | (218) 233-7773 |
| Minnesota | Fillmore County Service Center | 413 Farmers St, Preston, MN 55965 | (507) 765-3892 |
| Minnesota | Kanabec County Service Center | 2008 Mahogany St, Mora, MN 55051 | (320) 679-2080 |
| Minnesota | Kittson County Service Center | 410 5th St S, Hallock, MN 56728 | (218) 843-2692 |
| Minnesota | Lyon County Service Center | 1424 E. College Dr, Marshall, MN 56258 | (507) 537-1401 |
| Minnesota | Marshall County Service Center | 105 S Division St, Warren, MN 56762 | (218) 745-4251 |
| Minnesota | McLeod County Service Center | 1103 Gruenhagen Dr, Glencoe, MN 55336 | (320) 864-5178 |
| Minnesota | Morrison County Service Center | 16776 Heron Rd, Little Falls, MN 56345 | (320) 632-5477 |
| Minnesota | Nobles County Service Center | 1567 McMillan St, Worthington, MN 56187 | (507) 376-6194 |
| Minnesota | Olmsted County Service Center | 1485 Industrial Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901 | (507) 282-6153 |
| Minnesota | Pennington Co. Service Center | 201 Sherwood Ave, Thief River Falls, MN 56701 | (218) 681-1612 |
| Minnesota | Redwood County Service Center | 1241 E. Bridge St, Redwood Falls, MN 56283 | (507) 637-3551 |
| Minnesota | Roseau County Service Center | 502 7th St SW, Roseau, MN 56751 | (218) 463-2452 |
| Minnesota | Stearns County Service Center | 110 2nd St S, Waite Park, MN 56387 | (320) 251-7800 |
| Minnesota | Swift County Service Center | 1430 Utah Ave, Benson, MN 56215 | (320) 842-7201 |
| Minnesota | West Ottertail Co. Service Center | 506 Western Ave N, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 | (218) 739-4694 |
| Minnesota | West Polk County Service Center | 528 Strander Ave, Crookston, MN 56716 | (218) 281-2809 |
State Ag Department news release:
“I’m pleased that the FSA offices will reopen for a few days to help farmers get their existing loans processed,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “FSA is an important federal partner and provides critical services to farmers. My understanding is that the FSA staff will be available to assist farmers with existing farm loans.”
Petersen encourages Minnesota farmers to contact their local FSA office immediately during this temporary reopening. He also reminds farmers who may be in need of financial assistance or other resources to consider these programs offered by the MDA:
- Rural Finance Authority low interest loan programs. Contact Ryan Roles at 651-201-6666, or visit www.mda.state.mn.us/agfinance
- Farm Advocate Program for farmers needing one-on-one financial advice or other assistance. Contact Matt McDevitt at 651-201-6311, or visit www.mda.state.mn.us/farmadvocates.
- Farm and Rural Helpline for farmers and their families that are coping with stress. Call 833-600-2670, or visit www.mda.state.mn.us/about/mnfarmerstress.
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