Farm Production and Conservation
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The Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) is USDA's focal point for supporting America's farmers, ranchers, and stewards of private agricultural lands.
Mission
The mission of Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) is to deliver programs that mitigate the risks inherent in farming, promote conservation, and support the agricultural economy. FPAC aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability of American agriculture by providing crop insurance, conservation assistance, disaster relief, farm loans, and commodity support programs.[1]
Parent organization
The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[2]
Legislation authorizing creation
FPAC was established as part of the USDA reorganization in 2017, but no specific legislation is cited for its creation in the provided sources.[1]
Number of employees
FPAC involves thousands of employees across its agencies, but an exact number for the entire mission area is not specified in the provided sources.[1]
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget specifically for FPAC isn't publicly disclosed in the provided sources. However, USDA's overall budget for fiscal year 2022 was $248.2 billion.[3]
Leader's title
The title of the leader of FPAC is "Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation."[1]
Services provided
FPAC provides an array of services through its agencies, including the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA). These services encompass farm loans, conservation programs, risk management through crop insurance, commodity support, disaster assistance, and technical assistance for sustainable land use and agricultural practices.[1]
Regulations overseen
FPAC oversees regulations related to conservation compliance, crop insurance policies, commodity programs, and farm loan eligibility criteria. It ensures that the implementation of these programs adheres to federal laws and regulations, promoting environmental stewardship, risk management, and agricultural support in line with legislative mandates like the Farm Bill.[1]
Organization
Here's the information on USDA Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) programs formatted in MediaWiki syntax:
Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Programs
The FPAC mission area under the USDA supports farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with various conservation and production programs:
=== Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) === The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) compensates farmers for setting aside environmentally sensitive land for conservation.[4] It includes:
Grassland CRP for maintaining grazing lands.
Over 26 million acres enrolled, focusing on soil, water, and wildlife conservation.
=== Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) === CREP is part of CRP, focusing on high-priority conservation issues in partnership with states, tribes, or non-profits.[5]
=== Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) === FSFL provides low-interest loans for storage and handling facility improvements, recently expanded to include smaller producers.[6]
=== Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) === ECP helps restore farmland damaged by natural disasters, including providing emergency water conservation measures.[7]
=== Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) === EFRP assists with restoring forest lands after natural disasters.[8]
=== Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP) === FWP encourages wetland restoration on agricultural lands with annual payments.[9]
=== Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) === GRP aims to protect grazing lands from conversion to other uses while supporting sustainable practices.[10]
New Initiatives
Conservation Incentive Contracts for five-year commitments focusing on soil health and greenhouse gas reduction.[11]
Modernization of IT services through Farmers.gov for better program access.[12]
Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers
Microloan Program and educational support via NRCS for smaller agricultural operations.[13][14]
Latest Updates and Deadlines
Various program deadlines, including relief for 2022 losses and county committee nominations, are critical for producers.[15][16]
== References ==
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Farm Production and Conservation". [1]
- ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [2]
- ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture. "FY 2022 Budget Summary". [3]
- ↑ CRP Program Overview
- ↑ CREP Program Overview
- ↑ FSFL Program Overview
- ↑ ECP Program Overview
- ↑ EFRP Program Overview
- ↑ FWP Program Overview
- ↑ GRP Program Overview
- ↑ Conservation Stewardship Program
- ↑ Farmers.gov
- ↑ Microloan Program
- ↑ NRCS Home
- ↑ Emergency Relief Program
- ↑ FSA County Committee Elections
This format provides links to official USDA resources for each program mentioned, ensuring you have access to the most current and detailed information.
Headquarters address
The headquarters address for Farm Production and Conservation is:
1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA[1]
Website
The website for Farm Production and Conservation is [7](https://www.farmers.gov), which serves as a portal for many FPAC services.[2]
Wikipedia article title
There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for FPAC; however, you might find information under the broader "United States Department of Agriculture" article title.[3]