FARM SERVICE AGENCY (F.S.A.)

Formerly known as AGRICULTURAL STABILIZATION AND CONSERVATION SERVICE

Address	4611 N.W. Stallings Drive, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964
Telephone	(936) 564-5891
Fax	(936) 560-2428
Email	lance.jacobs@tx.usda.gov , Lance Jacobs
Web Site	www.usda.gov
Hours	8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Services	The F.S.A. provides financial assistance to farmers and forest landowners through the available programs outlined below. Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP): 50-75% of costs are provided for vegetative cover and supporting materials to improve soil and water conservation practices and other environmental programs. Loan programs for farm ownership, youth projects, farm operating and disaster loans. Production Adjustment Program (DCP): A price support program; the price of a crop is supported when the farmer is in this program. Disaster and Emergency Assistance Program: Provides funds in emergencies and disasters. Other services include assisting the Small Business Administration with production verification, insuring adequate energy supplies to farmers, foreign investment registration, and aerial photography. Due to the passage of the 1996 Farm Bill, FSA emphasized environmental and conservation measures.
Eligibility	DCP is limited to crop base farms. EQIP is open to any farm operator. Eligibility varies with specific programs in Nacogdoches County.
Application Procedure	Varies
Cost of Services	Nominal fees are charged for acreage measurement services.