Farm Production and Conservation

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Farm Production and Conservation Type: Administrative agencies Parent organization: United States Department of Agriculture Top organization: Employees: Over 1,600 (for the FPAC Business Center) Executive: Under Secretary Budget: Not explicitly stated for FPAC alone, but part of USDA's overall budget Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250 Website: https://www.fpacbc.usda.gov/ Creation Legislation: Established under the reorganization of the USDA; no specific legislation noted Wikipedia: Farm Production and Conservation

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Mission FPAC is USDA's focal point for the nation’s farmers and ranchers, focusing on reducing the risks associated with farming through crop insurance, conservation, and lending programs. It aims to support sustainable agriculture and enhance environmental stewardship.

Services Crop insurance; conservation programs; farm loans; disaster assistance

Regulations Administers regulations related to farm programs, conservation, and insurance as part of broader USDA regulatory framework

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.

Parent organization

The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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.

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.

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.

Leader's title

The title of the leader of FPAC is "Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation."

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.

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.

Headquarters address

The headquarters address for Farm Production and Conservation is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA

Website

The website for Farm Production and Conservation is [7](https://www.farmers.gov), which serves as a portal for many FPAC services.

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.

Related

• Portal:Department of Agriculture/Organization/Section 1