FARM SERVICE AGENCY SCHEDULES IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING - Gilmer-Calhoun Office Considered For Consolidation

(01/28/2012)
Glenville WV - The WV Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Office Management Team will hold a public meeting in Gilmer County to solicit public comment regarding USDA's proposed office consolidation plan in which the Gilmer-Calhoun County FSA office is being considered for consolidation.

This action is being undertaken as a result of budget and staff reductions to FSA. This means that FSA cannot maintain every existing county office location and continue to provide producers the best possible customer service.

The USDA WV Farm Service Agency Management Team, Alfred Lewis, State Executive Director - Public meeting for Gilmer and Calhoun County farmers and ranchers offering a forum for producers to weigh-in on the proposed consolidation of the Gilmer-Calhoun County FSA office.

The meeting will be held January 31, 1:00 p.m. at the Gilmer County Recreation Center, 1365 Sycamore Run Rd, Glenville, WV.

Media availability with Alfred Lewis, SED immediately following meeting and 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.

CONTACT:

Richard V Snuffer, II
State Communications Coordinator
USDA Farm Service Agency
304-376- (cell)
Rick.Snuffer@wv.usda.gov

For more information about FSA and FSA programs, visit http://www.fsa.usda.gov