Our primary mission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency is to assist Utah farmers and ranchers secure the greatest possible benefit from programs administered by FSA such as farm loans, commodity price support, disaster relief, conservation, or other available resources. The hard-working men and women of Utah's county offices are at the forefront of our efforts and remain the primary contact for program participation. We encourage you to speak with the staff at your local FSA office on how we can be of service. Our web site can help you learn more about FSA programs and services and help you locate your local FSA Service Center.
Richeson returns to service at the USDA having previously served as the Utah FSA SED from 2006 to 2009. Richeson has worked in various aspects of Utah's agriculture industry, and most recently was a civilian contract negotiator for the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. Richeson is married to Vickie Lynn Richeson and has seven children and 13 grandchildren. He is a lifelong Utah resident and a graduate of Weber State University.
For further assistance, please call the State Office. The phone number is: 801-524-4530.
You can also click HERE for a map to help you select the Service Center closest to your home.
If you need disaster assistance, click HERE for a document that explains USDA Disaster programs in an easy-to-understand table.