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North Carolina Timber Production Yields Paper, Furniture and Lumber

Posted on August 4, 2016 by cassiebable

By Nimasheena Burns, Public Affairs and Outreach Specialist, North Carolina Farm Service Agency In the small town of Macclesfield, North Carolina, Dwight and Judy Batts have made a name for themselves as nationally recognized, award-winning tree farmers. They were named the … Continue reading →

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Family Transportation Company in Idaho Expands to Biomass Products

Posted on July 27, 2016 by cassiebable

One of the largest employers in Benewah County, Idaho, happens to be involved in the agriculture industry. Jack Buell Co, Inc. is a family owned business that started in 1959 in St. Maries, Idaho. The family operation transports forest products … Continue reading →

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Boots on the Ground for Ag

Posted on July 26, 2016 by cassiebable

USDA Offers “TIP” to Retiring Farmers; Pathways for Veterans by Scott Whittington, FSA Public Affairs Specialist As military veterans approach their end of active service, they may wonder what their next steps will be. There are multiple options in addition … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 30 Years of Conservation Partnerships in Missouri

Posted on July 25, 2016 by cassiebable

By Dana Rogge, Public Affairs and Outreach Specialist, Missouri Farm Service Agency Just one county west of St. Louis lies Franklin County, Missouri, filled with rolling hills, diverse agriculture and some of Missouri’s finest Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practices in the … Continue reading →

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Fourth Generation Cattle Rancher Keeps Legacy Moving

Posted on July 21, 2016 by cassiebable

By  Scott Whittington, Public Affairs Specialist We’ve all seen those family business signs that say “Serving our community since 19-something,” but one rancher’s family has most of those beat. Ron Cerri, a fourth-generation rancher, has followed his family’s legacy that … Continue reading →

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Rhode Island Oyster Farmer Grows with Local Market

Posted on July 15, 2016 by cassiebable

By Cassie Bable, Public Affairs Specialist, FSA Office of External Affairs Beginning farmer Jules Opton-Himmel left his New York desk job to start his oyster operation, Walrus and Carpenter Oysters. The business venture started seven years ago and today, Opton-Himmel’s oysters … Continue reading →

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Drought Can’t Stop 50 Years of Farming Experience

Posted on July 8, 2016 by cassiebable

By: Kaylyn Franks, District Director, Idaho Farm Service Agency Charles and Patricia Damele have jumped their share of hurdles when it comes to farming. With nearly 300 cattle and 560 acres of hay and pasture in Northern Idaho, they have battled … Continue reading →

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From High School to High Tunnels

Posted on July 7, 2016 by cassiebable

By Lynnette Wright, Public Affairs Specialist, New York Farm Service Agency In the days when high school social studies teacher Allan Gandelman taught kids about the history of the world, he began to notice the food his students were eating … Continue reading →

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Kansas Military Family Starts Rewarding Career in Agriculture

Posted on July 1, 2016 by cassiebable

  By Lauren Moore, Public Affairs Specialist, FSA Office of External Affairs Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta and Echo are just five of 55 beef cows living on Chad and Melissa Wise’s cattle farm in Fort Scott, Kansas. Aside from the … Continue reading →

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Adams County FSA Educates Children about Conservation and Bats in Indiana

Posted on June 28, 2016 by cassiebable

  Bats – The Real Dark Knights By: Abigail Armentrout, Indiana Farm Service Agency, County Operations Trainee Splash! It is a common sound this time of year as the weather gets warmer and kids start playing in the water.  However, … Continue reading →

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