NRCS is committed to advancing equity, justice, and opportunity for agency employees and those we serve by sustaining a culture that operates with a value for equity and equal opportunity for all.
All NRCS state and field offices must have the following information prominently displayed in a location that is clearly visible to program participants or persons seeking NRCS assistance. Additionally, these postings must be available in language(s) appropriate for the local population.
Posters
- USDA Hotline (9/2017)
- Receipt for Service (6/2016)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
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Policy Statements
- Secretary’s Latest USDA Civil Rights Policy Statement
- Secretary’s Latest USDA Anti-Harassment Policy Statement
- USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
Reports
State and field offices are not required to post the full reports but they must be available.
- FY 2023 FPAC MD-715 Federal Agency Annual EEO Program Status Report
- FY 2022 FPAC MD-715 Federal Agency Annual EEO Program Status Report
- FY 2021 FPAC MD-715 Federal Agency Annual EEO Program Status Report
- FY 2020 FPAC MD-715 Federal Agency Annual EEO Program Status Report
Affirmative Action Plans
This web page was was created to help NRCS employees, program participants, and people seeking NRCS assistance find the required EEO and civil rights postings. This resource is not intended to establish policy expectations. Any questions about requirements for public notification should be directed to the FPAC Civil Rights & Equal Employment Division (CREEOD), Compliance and Training Branch.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Additional Information
National Civil Rights Advisory Committee to the Chief
The NRCS civil rights program encompasses all equal employment opportunity and program delivery-related matters.
Learn MoreFPAC’s Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity Division
The FPAC Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity Division (CREEOD) ensures equal employment opportunities and program access for all FPAC employees and customers.