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Hempstead, Nevada County FSA Finds New Home
The Hempstead and Nevada County Farm Service Agency office in Hope, Ark., has a new home. The facility recently moved to a new 13,050 square foot building that not only will house FSA staff, but also members of the Rural … Continue reading
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USDA Seeks Nominees for Organic Standards Board
USDA is seeking nominations to fill five upcoming vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board. The 15-member board advises the agriculture secretary on all aspects of the national organic program and will be responsible for developing and recommending a proposed … Continue reading
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Virginia Breaks Ground on $5.2 Million Ag Complex
Construction has started on a $5.2 million agriculture complex in Pittsylvania County, Va., that will serve as a central location for various agricultural businesses and events. The complex will include a 53,000 square-foot indoor arena for horse and cattle shows, … Continue reading
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South Carolina Sees Big Boom in Farmers Markets, Locally-Grown Foods
A couple of decades ago, eating local foods was almost extinct in South Carolina. Today, the niche movement to buy locally grown foods has sprouted 23 local markets in Richland County alone, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. … Continue reading
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Green Cuisine Reigns Supreme at Minnesota State Office
In the sage words of Kermit the Frog, “It’s not easy being green,” unless of course you are in St. Paul, Minn. on St. Patrick’s Day. While the city and state prepared for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, staff … Continue reading
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BCAP Can Help Reluctant Farmers Enter Biomass Industry
With the demand for biomass increasing, the U.S. Fuels Standard mandates that 100 million gallons of cellulosic fuel be used as transport fuel in 2010 and 16 billion gallons by 2022. Yet producers wanting to enter the biofuels market are … Continue reading
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Future Farmers Take Coffee Break With Secretary to Launch Ag Week
Kicking off National Agriculture Week, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a coffee break today at USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., where he spoke to young people and challenged them to be catalysts in moving rural America and the agricultural … Continue reading
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Flooding Could Delay Planting Season
Record flooding is expected around the Farm Belt in the coming weeks with the potential for historic flooding in some parts of the country this spring. Snow accumulation and an early spring thaw will keep rivers in the Midwest above … Continue reading
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Loans Now Available for Cold Storage Facilities
An amendment to the Farm Storage Facility Loan program now allows for producers to build cold storage facilities to keep their fresh fruits and vegetables. The announcement, made today by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, is part of the “Know Your … Continue reading
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Giving Thanks to Farmers
The only time non-farmers hear about agriculture is when there is an economic crisis or there is objection to agricultural practices. In this commentary, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson explains that National Agriculture Day — to be held … Continue reading
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