So you’re thinking of becoming a farmer?

How we can help: USDA FSA Overview Presentation and How to get started with FSA

What is involved in starting your own production business? How can you evaluate your options and make smart choices?

Information will include how the agency classifies beginning farmers/ranchers, youth lending programs, and how to access these resources from your local field office.

For more information:
FSA Santa Maria Service Center, serving Santa Barbara County
920 E. Stowell Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Office: 805-928-9269 2
County Executive Director: Daisy Banda

Presented By:

Daisy Banda

  • County Executive Director, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)

Daisy Banda, based in Grover Beach, CA, US, is currently a County Executive Director at USDA Farm Service Agency. Daisy Banda brings experience from previous roles at USDA-FSA, USDA and Mid State Bank & Trust. Daisy Banda holds a 2005 – 2007 Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Global Business & Marketing @ Arizona State University. With a robust skill set that includes Leadership, Management, Microsoft Word, Research, Program Management and more. Daisy Banda has 1 emails on RocketReach.

About the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Working with US Government Agencies: USDA offers a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events.

Equity and Inclusion: FSA recognizes equity as a driving force and stands committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all programs and services.

AskUSDA: Our website is one central entry point for you to access information and help from USDA.

Services you can access on our website include:

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