Category Archives: Features

Be the Link: A Part of the Conversation

By Joshua Coleman, 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

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Be the Link: Farming, Family and Community

By Madeline Alewine, 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

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Inflation Reduction Act in Action | Farm Loans: A Road to Recovery

By: Beth Dayson, Farm Loan Program Technician, and Jessica Stroud, Farm Loan Manager, Van Buren County Service Center, FSA, Michigan Through no fault of their own, many of our nation’s farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances over the … Continue reading

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Inflation Reduction Act in Action | Farm Loans: Supporting Multiple Generations

By: Brandon Waldron, FSA, Fredericksburg Area FSA Office, Fredericksburg, Virginia Through no fault of their own, our nation’s farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances over the last few years. That includes Andy Ordaz of Mechanicsville, Virginia, who is … Continue reading

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Inflation Reduction Act in Action | Farm Loans: Keeping Farmers Farming

By: Rasheda Beckles, FSA, Elmore Service Center, Wetumpka, Alabama   Through no fault of their own, our nation’s farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances. That includes producer Marcus Milford of Alexander City, Ala., who is one of the more … Continue reading

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Inflation Reduction Act in Action | Farm Loans: USDA Helps Save, Strengthen Maine Dairy

By: Kevin Barnes, FSA, Presque Isle Service Center, Maine Through no fault of their own, our nation’s farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances over the last few years. That includes dairy producer Tom Drew of Woodland, Maine, who … Continue reading

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Lead Your FSA: A Veteran of Agriculture and Service

By: Josephine Lealasola, FSA The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee election began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2022. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across the nation. This week meet Thoune … Continue reading

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Lead Your FSA: A Learning Experience

By: Lindsey Abentroth, FSA The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee election began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2022. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across the nation. This week … Continue reading

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Living a Generational Legacy in South Carolina

By: Sabrenna Bryant, FSA, South Carolina  Meet the Dixon Family of Aynor, South Carolina. When speaking to Warren Dixon about his family’s farming operation there is unmistakable pride in his voice. Dixon Farms has maintained continual operation for over 200 … Continue reading

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Lead Your FSA: Generational Passion for Agriculture

By: Alicia Best, FSA The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee election began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2022. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across the nation. This week … Continue reading

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