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U.S. Department of Agriculture service centers nationwide will continue to conduct business,

but by phone only, according to a press release. Field work will continue with appropriate social distancing as precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

While program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will work with producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible. All service center visitors wishing to conduct business with USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service or any other service center agency are required to call to schedule a phone appointment.

USDA continues to look at the flexibilities to deliver programs on behalf of producers, just as it has in past situations, such as natural disasters, the release stated. Farmers and ranchers are resilient and USDA will continue to deliver disaster assistance, safety net, farm loan and conservation programs that keep American agriculture in business today and long into the future, according to the release.

For the most current updates on available services and service center status, visit farmers.gov/coronavirus.