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FSA was set up when the Department was reorganized in 1994, incorporating programs from several agencies, including the Agricultural Stabilization And Conservation Service , the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (now a separate Risk Management Agency ), and the Farmers Home Administration . Although its name has changed over the years, the Agency's relationship with farmers goes back to the 1930s. At that time, Congress set up a unique system under which Federal farm programs are administered locally. Farmers who are eligible to participate in these programs elect a three- to five-person county committee, which reviews county office operations and makes decisions on how to apply the programs. This grassroots approach gives farmers a much-needed say in how Federal actions affect their communities and their individual operations. After more than 60 years, it remains a cornerstone of FSA's efforts to preserve and promote American agriculture. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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