Farm Production and Conservation

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Farm Production and Conservation Type: Administrative agencies Parent organization: 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.

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. 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.

Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL)

FSFL provides low-interest loans for storage and handling facility improvements, recently expanded to include smaller producers.

Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)

ECP helps restore farmland damaged by natural disasters, including providing emergency water conservation measures.

Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP)

EFRP assists with restoring forest lands after natural disasters.

Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)

FWP encourages wetland restoration on agricultural lands with annual payments.

Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)

GRP aims to protect grazing lands from conversion to other uses while supporting sustainable practices.

New Initiatives

Conservation Incentive Contracts for five-year commitments focusing on soil health and greenhouse gas reduction. Modernization of IT services through Farmers.gov for better program access.

Support for Small and Mid-Sized Farmers

Microloan Program and educational support via NRCS for smaller agricultural operations.

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