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USDA Notice of Modified System of Records for Farm Records File (Automated) USDA/FSA-2

This notice announces proposed modifications to the USDA's Farm Records File (Automated) USDA/FSA-2 system of records: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Farm Service Agency (FSA) - Commodity Credit Corporation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested or procured - Notable Requirements and Modifications: - Expands the system to include records related to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA) - Adds new purposes for the system, including tracking foreign ownership of U.S. agricultural land - Expands categories of covered individuals to include foreign persons with interest in U.S. agricultural land, USDA employees administering AFIDA, and members of the public - Introduces new categories of records and record sources - Establishes a new system location - Adds four new routine uses, including disclosures to Congress, federal agencies, and the public, and expanded data sharing for national security and agricultural land tracking - No contract, procurement, or award is associated with this notice

Description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to modify an existing system of records titled Farm Records File (Automated) USDA/FSA-2. The system currently includes information for certain Farm Service Agency (FSA) Farm Programs and records about the majority of agricultural producers in the United States. The modification adds new purposes, new categories of covered individuals, new categories of records and record sources, a new system location, and four new routine uses related to USDA activities under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). The notice is open for a 30-day comment period ending July 6, 2026, and will be effective upon publication.

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