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

Posted on May 24, 2023 by cassiebable

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

Posted on May 10, 2023 by cassiebable

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

Posted on July 25, 2022 by cassiebable

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

Posted on July 20, 2022 by cassiebable

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

Posted on July 15, 2022 by cassiebable

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

Posted on July 14, 2022 by cassiebable

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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Lead Your FSA: Empowering a Community with Urban Agriculture

Posted on June 29, 2022 by cassiebable

By: Anthony Reed, 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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Lead Your FSA: A History of Public Service

Posted on June 29, 2022 by cassiebable

By: Greer Gill, 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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Growing Apples and Autumn Traditions

Posted on November 26, 2021 by cassiebable

By Lynnette Wright, FSA, New York Meet Eric Behling, fourth-generation farmer and co-owner of Behling Orchards in Mexico, New York. The farm spans over 800 acres, 200 of which are apple orchards. Those orchards produce 80 different varieties of apples, … Continue reading →

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Growing and Grafting a Dream

Posted on September 20, 2021 by cassiebable

By Madeline Alewine, FSA, Oklahoma Meet Dick Hoffman of Hoffman Pecan Farm in Payne County, Oklahoma. Dick and his wife, Jean, started the operation in 1962 with a few pecan trees and 80 acres. Over the course of 58 years, … Continue reading →

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