Coronavirus and USDA Service Centers
USDA Service Centers in North Carolina 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 FSA are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. In the event a Service Center is not currently available to serve customers on location, producers can receive assistance from the closest alternate Service Center by phone. Learn more at farmers.gov/coronavirus.
Welcome to North Carolina
Eddie Woodhouse, State Executive Director
Welcome to the North Carolina Farm Service Agency (FSA) website. It is our hope that you find the information beneficial to your work in developing and growing your farms and ranches.
The FSA serves all farmers, ranchers and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs for all Americans. That is important in a state like North Carolina that is at the forefront of delivering food and fiber for not only the nation, but the world. The programs provide NC’s 51,000 agricultural operations with the ability to lead in many commodities. As of 2015, agriculture and agribusiness made up for almost 17% of North Carolina’s gross domestic product. That’s nearly $76 billion contributed by food, fiber and forestry industries. Those same industries account for approximately 663,200 of the NC’s four million employees.
The FSA delivered nearly $227.6 million in federal program payments and loans to North Carolina farmers and ranchers during fiscal year 2015. That includes commodity loans, program, conservation and disaster payments, as well as farm loan obligations. North Carolina agriculture benefits greatly from the tireless efforts of our dedicated employees and locally elected County Committees. Please explore the website to learn about our programs and then contact the staff in the local county office to take advantage of our many programs. We look forward to your call or visit.
Thank you
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will provide direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.
Beginning May 26, FSA will begin accepting applications for CFAP. To find the latest information on CFAP, including forms and the contact information for your local Service Center, visit farmers.gov/CFAP.
In The News
- Farmers and Ranchers in North Carolina Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance through USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (May 26, 2020)
- FSA Expands Set-Aside Loan Provision for Customers Impacted by COVID-19 (May 21, 2010)
- March Margin Triggers Dairy Margin Coverage Program Payment (May 20, 2020)
- USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (May 19, 2020)
- USDA Accepting Proposals for State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement Initiative (May 12, 2020)
- USDA Announces Cooperative Agreements for Community Compost and Food Waste Reduction (May 11, 2020)
- USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (May 6, 2020)
- FSA Reminds Producers of Ongoing Disaster Assistance Program Signup (May 1, 2020)
- USDA Announces Eddie Woodhouse as State Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in North Carolina (April 27, 2020)
Farm Service Agency County Committee Elections Launch June 14
County committee election ballots will be mailed to eligible voters on November 4, 2019. December 2, 2019 is the last day for voters to submit ballots in person to local USDA Service Center.The election of responsible agricultural producers to FSA county committees is important to ALL farmers and ranchers with large or small operations. It is crucial that every eligible producer take part in this election because county committees are a direct link between the farm community and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.Committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA. They help deliver FSA farm programs at the local level. Farmers who serve on committees help decide the kind of programs their counties will offer. They work to make FSA agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers. Visit fsa.usda.gov/elections for more information.USDA-FSA Offers Farm Bill website and Online Overview of Farm Bill Programs
For the latest on 2014 Farm Bill programs administered by FSA, please visit our Farm Bill website at www.fsa.usda.gov/farmbill and for an FSA program overview please read, download and/or print our recently posted FSA Farm Bill Fact Sheet titled, What’s in the 2014 Farm Bill for Farm Service Agency Customers?State Committee Members
- Alice Scott, Chairman
- Jeffery Lee, Member
- Nathan Ramsey, Member
- Richard Renegar, Member
- Jeff Tyson, Member
STC Dates
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United States Department of AgricultureNorth Carolina State FSA Office
4407 Bland Road, Suite 175
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 875 - 4800
Holiday Hours
February 7, 2020 - President's Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
May 25, 2020 - Memorial Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
July 3, 2020 - Independence Day Holiday (Offices Closed)
