Hawley Secures USDA Commitment on Continued Farm Service Agency Services in Missouri

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) received confirmation from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Richard Fordyce that Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices in Missouri will not experience any closures or reductions in service. This announcement comes after Senator Hawley called on USDA in August to preserve the continued operation of FSA offices across Missouri following proposed service reductions in Ralls County. “Agriculture is the backbone of Missouri, and our farmers depend on reliable access to the resources they need to keep their operations running,” said Senator Hawley. “I welcome USDA’s commitment that Farm Service Agency offices across Missouri will remain open and continue serving farmers, especially as they access critical conservation and disaster assistance.” Under Secretary Richard Fordyce wrote, “The Department remains committed to ensuring producers have reliable access to the programs and services they depend on to continue feeding, fueling, and clothing our nation and the world. The Department’s Service Centers are central to this mission…As it stands, there are no Missouri field offices which are being transitioned to a part-time or appointment-only status. This includes the Ralls County office, which I am pleased to share, will remain fully operational. Similarly, no field offices in Missouri are being proposed for closure.” Read the full letter from USDA here .