Alabama Farms Resource Guide
A guide to information, programs, and supplies to help grow your farm or ranch
Agricultural Marketing Services
www.ams.usda.gov
202- 720-8998
Provides information and statistics on agricultural markets and
administers the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP).
Alternative Farming Information Center
www.nal.usda.gov
301-504-6559
Collects, organizes, and distributes information on alternative
agriculture and provides reference services from the national
agriculture library.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service
www.csrees.usda.gov
202-720-7441
Supports research, education, and extension programs in the
Land-Grant University System and other partner organizations.
National Agricultural Statistics Service
www.nass.usda.gov
800-727-9540
Provides a variety of current agricultural statistics including
prices, supplies, demographics, and much more.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
www.al.nrcs.usda.gov
334-887-4500
Works with land users to reduce erosion, improve water quality,
promote good land use, improve pasture and woodland conditions, and
conserve soil, water, and other natural resources. Provides
assistance in developing conservation plans for farms and ranches
and some funding to put those plans into effect. Also publishes
county soil surveys.
NRCS Resource Conservation and Development Councils
www.al.nrcs.usda.gov/Programs/rcd/index.html
334-887-4500
Nine RC&D areas in Alabama help implement locally-tailored programs
to empower rural people to help themselves.
Farm Service Agency www.fsa.usda.gov 334-279-3501 Provides services to farmers to assist with stabilizing farm income with conservation of land and water resources, providing credit to new or disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and disaster recovery.
Risk Management Agency www.rma.usda.gov 229-219-2200 Regional Office: Valdosta, Ga. Administers the federal crop insurance program and supports a risk management educational program that trains farmers to compete and be successful in the marketplace. Rural Development www.rurdev.usda.gov 334-279-3400 Financial programs support essential public facilities and services. Promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses and offering technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other cooperatives and to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education www.sare.org 301-504-5236 Provides grant opportunities, maintains database of research reports, develops books, bulletins, and educator guides.
Farm Service Agency www.fsa.usda.gov 334-279-3501 Provides services to farmers to assist with stabilizing farm income with conservation of land and water resources, providing credit to new or disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, and disaster recovery.
Risk Management Agency www.rma.usda.gov 229-219-2200 Regional Office: Valdosta, Ga. Administers the federal crop insurance program and supports a risk management educational program that trains farmers to compete and be successful in the marketplace. Rural Development www.rurdev.usda.gov 334-279-3400 Financial programs support essential public facilities and services. Promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses and offering technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other cooperatives and to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education www.sare.org 301-504-5236 Provides grant opportunities, maintains database of research reports, develops books, bulletins, and educator guides.
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