December 13, 2012

Contact:

Shelly Bilderback

405-742-1041

STILLWATER, Okla., December 13, 2012 – Francie Tolle, executive director of the Oklahoma Farm Service Agency (FSA), announced that effective December 30th the Okfuskee/Creek County FSA Office will have limited service hours for producers who participate in farm commodity and conservation programs. Staff will be available to assist producers with farm programs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

“Over the past three years, FSA has faced a variety of challenges including significant budget cuts and staff reductions," said Tolle. "We apologize for any inconvenience but feel confident that the Okfuskee/Creek county staff will continue to do a great job servicing our producers."

Additionally, producers may contact the Hughes County FSA office Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The phone number is 405-379-3221, ext. 2.

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