   Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) – Prepare to Apply Online
With a secure Login.gov account, producers can be the first to apply for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program.
To conduct business with FSA online, including applying for FBA assistance, producers will need a Login.gov account.
About Login.gov
Login.gov is the public’s one account for government. Producers can use one account and password for secure, private access to participating government agencies, including FSA.
Creating a Login.gov account is the first step to working with FSA online.
Visit farmers.gov/account to create your Login.gov account. If you already have a Login.gov account, you can work with FSA using your existing account.
Follow the steps below to create your Login.gov account and tie it to your FSA customer record:
- Create your Login.gov Account
- Complete Identity Verification
- Link your FSA Customer Record
Linking your FSA Customer Record
If you have worked with FSA in the past and have an FSA customer record, the system will attempt to automatically link your Login.gov account to your existing FSA Customer Record.
If you are new to working with USDA, you will need to create an FSA Customer Record. This record is sometimes called a Business Partner ID, BPID, or Business Partner Customer Record. After you verify your identity online, you will be taken to a page to fill out and submit a form to begin that process.
Work with FSA Online
Once you have a Login.gov account, you will be able to complete the following for FBA:
- View your application
- Certify and submit your application
- Track application and payment status
Stayed tuned for more information about the FBA enrollment period.
For assistance creating your Login.gov account, visit https://login.gov/help/.
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