Coronavirus and USDA Service Centers
As proactive health measures are put in effect nationwide to reduce the spread of coronavirus, USDA is taking measures to ensure the safety of its employees and customers. As a result, USDA Service Centers in California will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing.
While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or any other Service Center agency are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment.. Agricultural producers should visit farmers.gov/coronavirus for the latest information on available services and the latest status of services centers impacted by these locally-specific health measures. For Full News Release
In the News:
- FSA Quickly Implemented Crucial Programs Amid Challenging Year
- USDA Announces Increase to Certain Incentive Payments for Continuous Conservation Reserve Program
- FSA Announces Emergency Conservation Program Signup for 41 California Counties Impacted by Recent Wildfires
- USDA Issues $1.68 Billion in Payments to Producers Enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program
- Enrollment Begins for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs for 2021
- USDA Supports U.S. Seafood Industry Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs
- USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Farmers and Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
- USDA Announces Changes to Emergency Haying and Grazing Provisions
- For More News Releases Click Here
Important Dates and Deadlines for Producers
- 2020 Seafood Trade Relief Program Deadline January 15
2021 NAP Application Closing Dates
Disaster Program Deadlines:
- January 30, 2021 - 2020 Livestock Forage Program
- March 30, 2021 - 2020 Livestock Indemnity Program
- 90 days after disaster date - 2019 Tree Assistance Program
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USDA's Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
- Greg Wegis- Buttonwillow/Bakersfield (Chairperson)
- Blake Alexandre- Crescent City
- Thomas J. Butler- Woodland
- Joe Egan- Susanville
- Tom Barcellos- Tulare
California State Executive Director Connie Conway
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
