Author Archives: cassiebable

Ask the Expert: A Q&A with Jayce Hafner on the new FSA Educational Hub hosted by FarmRaise

Posted on December 19, 2024 by cassiebable

By Diane Petit, Public Affairs Specialist  In early 2024, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) unveiled new online decision tools for the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP), as well … Continue reading →

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Farm Service Agency Library Hours Give Cleveland Residents Chance to Learn about Opportunities in Agriculture

Posted on December 10, 2024 by cassiebable

By Farm Service Agency, Ohio  Out of an office in suburban Ravenna, Ohio, the Cleveland USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) serves a community that is two counties away. Cleveland’s USDA Urban Service Cener was announced in fall of 2023 as … Continue reading →

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Making a Difference with Honeybees

Posted on August 16, 2024 by cassiebable

By Sydney Erickson, Farm Service Agency  Meet Kirstin Bailey of Fox Run Farms, a diversified family operation in Brainard, Nebraska. Kirstin and her family transformed the farm in the early 2000s, planting the beginnings of their vineyard and adding specialty … Continue reading →

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Introducing Metro Atlanta Students to the Importance of Agriculture

Posted on August 13, 2024 by cassiebable

By Jay Ivey, Farm Service Agency In the midst of Metro Atlanta’s urban environment, agriculture may seem like a distant concept to many students. However, three events hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in … Continue reading →

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Be the Link: Driving Positive Change

Posted on July 31, 2024 by cassiebable

By Mary Kirby, Farm Service Agency  It’s time once again for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections. We’re introducing you to current committee members across the nation throughout the nomination period, which runs now through Aug. … Continue reading →

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Be the Link: Collaboration and Connection

Posted on July 25, 2024 by cassiebable

By Joshua Coleman, Farm Service Agency It’s time once again for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections. We’re introducing you to current committee members across the nation throughout the nomination period, which runs now through Aug. … Continue reading →

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FFA American Star Farmer Finds Success with Farm Loans

Posted on July 19, 2024 by cassiebable

By Ellyn Oelfke, FSA, Minnesota  Meet Daniel Jossund of Perley, Minnesota, where he raises corn, wheat, soybeans, sugar beets, and barley with his family. When he isn’t working the land, he’s busy studying economics at North Dakota State University with … Continue reading →

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Be the Link: Connections to People and the Land

Posted on July 18, 2024 by cassiebable

By Melissa Webreck, Farm Service Agency It’s time once again for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee elections. We’re introducing you to current committee members across the nation throughout the nomination period, which runs now through Aug. 1, … Continue reading →

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Be the Link: Serving and Learning

Posted on July 11, 2024 by cassiebable

By Francine Kealey, Farm Service Agency   It’s time once again for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee elections. We’re introducing you to current committee members across the nation throughout the nomination period, which runs now through Aug. 1, … Continue reading →

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Planting Urban Roots in South Carolina

Posted on July 5, 2024 by cassiebable

By Sabrenna Bryant, FSA, South Carolina  Meet Eric and Robbie McClam of City Roots Organic Farm, an urban farm located in downtown Columbia, South Carolina. This eight-acre operation grows USDA certified organic microgreens year-round, and their produce is sold to … Continue reading →

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