Tag Archives: 2014 Farm Bill

FSA Employee in Arkansas “Irons Out” Wrinkles in Major Farm Program… Literally

Clay County Employees Go the Extra Mile to Ensure Successful Farm Program Delivery USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees and agricultural producers alike passed a milestone recently: the deadline for selecting the new Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss … Continue reading

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A New Partnership Prepares Farmers for Complex Decisions

An important new partnership is preparing agricultural producers for decisions that need to be made soon so farmers can participate in safety-net programs that were created by the 2014 Farm Bill. Congress gave USDA and the Cooperative Extension System a … Continue reading

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FSA Brings Christmas Back to Missouri Families

By Dana Rogge, Public Affairs and Outreach Specialist, Missouri FSA For many families, the holiday season kicks off with picking out the perfect tree.  Everyone bundles up in their winter coats, hats and gloves and takes a hay ride through … Continue reading

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USDA Expands Access to Credit to Help More Beginning and Family Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is increasing lending limits to help more beginning and family farmers. Beginning next month, the borrowing limit for the microloan program will increase from $35,000 to $50,000. The lending process also has been simplified allowing … Continue reading

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Google Hangout Highlights What the New Farm Bill Means to Farmers

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