What agencies provide technical assistance?
Technical assistance is available from USDA agencies to RC&D areas designated by the Secretary of Agriculture. Technical assistance is available for the planning and installation of approved projects specified in RC&D area plan for land conservation, water management, community development and environmental enhancement elements. Any agency may provide technical assistance. USDA agencies usually include: Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service (CSREES) Economic Research Service (ERS) Farm Services Agency (FSA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Forest Service (FS) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Rural Development (RD) Agencies Other USDA agencies may participate in the RC&D Program. At the state level, the Cooperative Extension Service, State Departments, including those dealing with agriculture, natural resources, commerce, planning, and transportation usually assist. Many RC&D Areas
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