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Texas FSA Dedicates 12,000 Square Foot People’s Garden to Community

Posted on July 1, 2010 by tanya brown

Community members and USDA officials gathered at the Robertson County Care Inc. food bank in Franklin, TX, last week to dedicate the Franklin People’s Garden to the people of Robertson County.   “The People’s Garden in Franklin is a living example … Continue reading →

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MIDAS Kickoff: It’s Not About The Technology

Posted on June 29, 2010 by tanya brown

Farm Service Agency Administrator Jonathan Coppess kicked off the first public meeting of the Modernize and Innovate the Delivery of Agricultural Systems (MIDAS) project this morning, giving a brief overview of the project that is expected to improve the delivery … Continue reading →

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FSA to Hold MIDAS Kickoff Meeting Tomorrow

Posted on June 28, 2010 by tanya brown

The Farm Service Agency will hold a public meeting on June 29 to kick off its efforts to improve customer service through the Modernize and Innovate the Delivery of Agricultural Systems project or MIDAS. The project will upgrade and improve … Continue reading →

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Illinois County Offices Educate Through People’s Garden

Posted on June 28, 2010 by tanya brown

Brown County and Adams County Farm Service Agencies in Illinois may not have the largest People’s Garden at their local facilities but they are using their skills to provide food for the community. By teaming up with the University of … Continue reading →

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Organic Farm Gives Job Skills, Peace of Mind to Vets

Posted on June 28, 2010 by tanya brown

A small, organic farm in San Diego is giving veterans a peaceful place to get a fresh start in life after years of military service and combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Colin Archipley, owner of Archi’s Acres, provides training … Continue reading →

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USDA, DOJ Hold Joint Conference on Dairy Competition

Posted on June 28, 2010 by tanya brown

USDA and the Department of Justice held the third in a series of joint workshops to discuss competition and regulatory issues in the agricultural marketplace. The workshop — held last Friday in Madison, Wis. — focused on the role of … Continue reading →

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Pilot Project to Help Improve Chesapeake Bay

Posted on June 25, 2010 by tanya brown

USDA is working with farmers in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland to help improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay. Through a pilot program, the agency is showing farmers how to use the latest conservation techniques to help reduce runoff into … Continue reading →

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Perennial Wheat Could Revolutionize Agriculture

Posted on June 25, 2010 by tanya brown

Perennial wheat could be the next agricultural revolution, according to John Reganold, Washington State University Regents professor. In his finding, published in the journal Science, Reganold said perennial versions of major grain crops would address many environmental limitations of annuals … Continue reading →

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Russia to Resume Poultry Import From U.S.

Posted on June 25, 2010 by tanya brown

Russia has agreed to lift a ban on U.S. chicken after barring it from being imported because of the amount of chlorine used to disinfect the meat. As part of the agreement, the U.S. will publish information on USDA’s website … Continue reading →

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Study: More Biorefineries Needed to Meet 2022 Biofuel Goal

Posted on June 24, 2010 by tanya brown

About 500 more biorefineries will need to be built in order to meet the goal of using 36 billion gallons of biofuel by 2022, according to USDA. Based on a report by the agency, the plants will cost nearly $168 … Continue reading →

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