On May 29, Mississippi State Executive Director for the Farm Service Agency, announced that USDA Secretary Thomas A. Vilsack has approved the closure of eight FSA county offices in Mississippi, a process that will begin immediately.  
The agency will provide farmers and ranchers affected by closures an opportunity to choose the most convenient neighboring county office with which to conduct their future business with the agency. In addition, all employees in a closing office will be provided an opportunity to continue their work with FSA.

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