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Leaders Mentor FSA Employees in a Flash
The Farm Service Agency’s Human Resources Division hosted its first flash mentoring session last week to provide employees an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from leaders in the agency. “This benefits employees by introducing them to leaders within the … Continue reading
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Judy Olson: The Future of Women in Agriculture is Bright
By Trista Crossley, Wheat Life Magazine Judy Olson has a point to make: women have a really bright future in agriculture. “There are lots of opportunities (in agriculture), and it’s a great place to follow your dream,” she said. “It’s … Continue reading
MN FSA Recognized for Supporting Women in Ag
The Minnesota Farm Service Agency was awarded this month for their continued support of the Women’s Agriculture Leadership Conference. The conference, which celebrated its 15th anniversary, highlights the achievements of women in agriculture and enhances and supports the role women … Continue reading
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Eighth Grader Wins Art Contest Depicting Agriculture
A future farmer and artist is what describes Ann Malene Watson. An 8th grade student at Strathmore Middle School in Tulare County, Calif., Ann was one of 12 students whose artwork won the 2012-2013 Tulare County Farm Bureau calendar art … Continue reading
LED Lights Make Turkeys Happy; Saves Farmers Money
LED lights could be making turkeys happy while providing a cost savings to farmers. A turkey farmer in Central Minnesota installed LED lights in a finishing barn to help simulate outdoor lighting situations. Although there isn’t much data, one farmer … Continue reading
Hollywood-Style Regional Women’s Ag Conference Makes History
By Dana Rogge, Missouri FSA Public Affairs Specialist Marshall, Mo., became a little like Hollywood this month during the 10th anniversary of the Women in Agriculture Regional Conference. The star-studded event featured famous speakers and followed an “All Stars” theme … Continue reading
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Bill to Fire Federal Employees for Delinquent Taxes Fails
A bill that would allow federal employees with “seriously delinquent tax debts” to be fired, took a nose dive this week as the House failed to get a two-thirds majority vote to pass the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act. Republicans … Continue reading
Age is Just a Number for 100-Year-Old Farmer
By Cassie Bable, Texas FSA Public Affairs Specialist Annie Faye Woodson has been directly involved in farming and ranching in Texas for the last 76 years. At 100-years-old she stays up-to-date on Farm Service Agency (FSA) program news and still … Continue reading
Reminder: Hispanic, Women Producers Can File Claim Through May 1
The deadline has been extended for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers to file a claim if they feel they were discriminated against by USDA in past decades .The claims process is a voluntary alternative to litigation for each Hispanic … Continue reading
