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People’s Gardens Sprout Across the U.S.
A year after Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced The People’s Garden Initiative, similar gardens — like the one in Washington, DC — are blooming across the United States. Coordinated by Farm Service Agency volunteers, the program encourages communities to set … Continue reading
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FSA Showcases Programs at Nation’s Largest Farm Show
The Farm Service Agency showcased its programs to more than 300,000 people this month during the 45th Annual National Farm Machinery Show in Kentucky. Dubbed the largest indoor farm show in the nation, FSA was one of nearly 850 exhibitors … Continue reading
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Clean Energy, Ag Education Tops Rhode Island Job Forum Discussion
Clean energy production and improving agriculture through education were several solutions Rhode Island residents said could help improve job growth in the state during a jobs forum held last month.
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House Committee Hears Details of USDA 2011 Budget
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack testified before the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee yesterday to offer a detailed account of USDA’s proposed budget for next fiscal year that will include the largest funding level for competitive research grants. More than $420 million … Continue reading
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Organic Food Industry Approves of New USDA Rules
Advocates of organic food are optimistic about USDA’s new rules that require animals to graze pasture at least 120 days a year in order to be considered organic. The new rules along with the agency’s decision to audit the National … Continue reading
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Love of Ag Motivates County Committee Member to Serve Another Year
David Lueck wanted to give something back to the one thing that has been consistent in his family — agriculture. That is why he decided to run for re-election to the Lafayette County FSA Committee in Missouri, and it is … Continue reading
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Kentucky Council Proposed Fee on Farmers Selling Produce
The Mount Washington City Council in Kentucky introduced an ordinance that would charge area farmers a $15 fee to sell their produce. The city currently has no provision for a farm-to-market license, but farmers should pay for a peddler’s license. … Continue reading
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Farmers Not to Blame for Food Price Hikes
Farm product prices have nothing to do with retail food prices paid at the supermarket. According to Agricultural Analyst John Urbanchuk, the farm share of retail food prices is small and steadily declining. The farm price component makes up eight … Continue reading
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Mississippi State Committee Holds First Meeting
The Mississippi State Committee recently held its first meeting, which serves as an orientation session to bring members up-to-date on Farm Service Agency programs and ongoing activities.
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Young FSA Loan Recipients Receive Award for Cattle Operation
Cullen and Sara Beth Kovac are prime examples of the success young producers can achieve when dedication, hard work and dreams collide. The couple recently received the distinguished Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Award for their cattle operation in … Continue reading
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