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This environmental risk survey form is the official document utilized by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to evaluate the environmental condition of farm properties they consider for farm business loans. It is used nationwide for property loans for beginning and/or existing farmers. The form has eight sections that evaluate general site information, ownership history, building and facility conditions, and water and waste information. More specifically the document records the condition of fuel storage systems; any abandoned containers, batteries, machinery, tires, etc; status of wells; and manure storage structures and ponds. The form is intended for use by FSA staff but prospective farmers should be aware of the environmental issues that must be evaluated during an FSA real estate loan application procedure.
