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Growing Sweet Results in Virginia
By Samantha Blair, Latoyia Elliott and Samantha Turner, FSA, Virginia Meet Elisha Barnes, a fourth–generation farmer from Southampton County, Virginia. Elisha’s love of agriculture began while working in his family’s peanut fields at the age of six. He purchased his … Continue reading
Apples Don’t Fall Far from the Tree
By Leila Naylor, FSA, Rhode Island Meet siblings Allison Jaswell Molis and Chris Jaswell, fourth–generation owners and operators of Jaswell’s Farm located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, the state’s Apple Valley. The farm consists of 80 acres, 20 of which are … Continue reading
Roots in Agriculture Run Deep
By Sabrenna Bryant, FSA, South Carolina Meet John “JC” Chandler of Belton, South Carolina, where his herd of Charolais cattle is his pride and joy. While he’s only 17, JC has already become an agriculture leader in his school and … Continue reading
FSA Farm Loans Help Colorado Hop Farmers Get Started
By Elizabeth Thomas, FSA, Colorado Billy Goat Hop Farm LLC located in Montrose, Colorado, is a dream come true for beginning farmers Audrey Gehlhausen and Chris Dellabianca. This hop farm operation was made possible with hard work, determination, and a … Continue reading
Be the Link: The Neighborhood Farmer
By Susan Riffel, FSA, Oregon The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2023. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across … Continue reading
Be the Link: Bridging Gaps in the Virgin Islands
By Savanna Turner, FSA, Florida & U.S. Virgin Islands The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2023. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county … Continue reading
Be the Link: A Community Commitment
By Joseph Slattery, FSA, Virginia The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2023. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across … Continue reading
Inflation Reduction Act in Action | Farm Loans: Harvesting Resilience
The Redemption Story of a North Carolina Farmer By: Linda Gerron, FSA North Carolina Through no fault of their own, our nation’s farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances over the last few years. That includes James “Jimmy” Stevens … Continue reading
Be the Link: Building Relationships
By Angie Stuehrenberg, Farm Service Agency The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee elections began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2023. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across … Continue reading
Inflation Reduction Act in Action | Farm Loans: From Tragedy to Hope
By: Billie Hall, Key Program Technician, Franklin County Service Center, FSA, Arkansas Through no fault of their own, our nation’s farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances over the last few years. That includes Abbie and Milton Sparks of … Continue reading