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USDA BONSACK SERVICE CENTER The Mountain Castles SWCD, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) share office space in the USDA Bonsack Service Center located at : 36 Executive Circle, Suite 1, Roanoke, Virginia 24012 Jane Shaw, NRCS District Conservationist
NRCS The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is the primary federal agency that works with private landowners to help them conserve, maintain and improve their natural resources. NRCS's natural resources conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damages caused by floods and other natural disasters. Public benefits include enhanced natural resources that help sustain agricultural productivity and environmental quality while supporting continued economic development, recreation, and scenic beauty. Farm Service Agency The Farm Service Agency (FSA), a branch of USDA, helps ensure the well-being of American Agriculture, the environment and the American public through efficient and equitable administration of Federal farm programs. These programs are designed to help farmers in time of natural disasters, to improve the economic stability of agriculture during low market swings for farmers and consumers, to help farmers adjust production to meet demand through commodity programs, to assist with obtaining credit when private lenders are not an option. In addition to financial assistance, FSA administers conservation programs that help farmers improve water quality and animal health, stop erosion, improve wildlife habitat, and protect endangered species. Other services include assistance with aerial photography, Geographical Information System (GIS), acreage and commodity measurement service and soil sample preparation for forwarding of samples to the soil lab. To learn more about FSA and its services visit your local FSA County Office.
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