In the News

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• Drought information that may be helpful to you

Spotlights

FSA At Work Across California 2015

The USDA Farm Service Agency delivered nearly $414.6 million in federal program payments and loans to California farmers and ranchers during fiscal year 2015. California agriculture benefits greatly from the tireless efforts of our dedicated employees and locally elected County Committees. View our FSA At Work report which breaks payments down by program and county.

Launching the Celebration – 30 Years of Conservation

2015 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Conservation Reserve program (CRP) and in recognition of this milestone; FSA has launched a commemorative website. The web address is www.fsa.usda.gov/CRPis30. We hope you’ll visit the site often to take an interactive, cross-country tour and see the nationwide impact of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) unfold virtually over the next several months.

What’s in the 2014 Farm Bill for Farm Service Agency Customers?

For the latest on 2014 Farm Bill programs, please visit our Farm Bill website at www.fsa.usda.gov/farmbill

Important Dates and Deadlines for Producers

2017 NAP Closing Dates

Disaster Program Deadlines:

• November 1, 2016 - 2016 ELAP
• January 30, 2017 - 2016 LFP
• January 30, 2017 - 2016 LIP
• January 30, 2017 - 2016 TAP

Drought Impacting California Agriculture

• USDA Designates 55 Counties in California as Primary Natural Disaster Areas (attached)
• California Secretarial Drought Declarations - CA Map 2015 (new)
• US Drought Monitor for CA 2015 (Link)

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Obama Administration Names Appointees to USDA's Farm Service Agency State Committee in California

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Ronald Kelley (Chairperson)	Reis Soares	Michael Honig	Pete Navarro

Who we are:

The Farm Service Agency is a federal agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Located in all 50 states, our mission is to help American farmers provide reasonably priced food and fiber to the nation and the world.

In California, the State Office is located in the Richard Lyng USDA Building in Davis, California, just west of Sacramento. County Service Centers are located in 30 California towns and serve the needs of area farmers and ranchers. For County Office phone numbers and addresses: County Information pages.

The Farm Service Agency State Committee in California oversees the activities of the agency. The members are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture each year. They hear appeals from local farmers and guide the direction of agency policy.

Call or write to us at:

United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
430 G Street, Suite 4161
Davis, CA 95616-4161
(530) 792-5520