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Homemade Cheese, New Business Plan Pulls TX Dairy Operation Out of Debt
Michael and Debbie Sams needed to save their dairy farm. Knee-deep in debt with nine mouths to feed, they needed more than just a few dollars to pay off suppliers. They needed a new business. In 1993, the Sams built … Continue reading
First Meeting of American Indian Council Provides Insight to USDA Officials
Combative and defensive. That’s the attitude Henry Porter Holder expected from U.S. Department of Agriculture officials last week during the inaugural meeting of the Council for American Indian Farmers and Ranchers. He left with a different perspective. “I was a … Continue reading
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Tagged FSA, Native American, tribal relations, USDA
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The Great Green Fleet Makes History
By Diane Ley, State Executive Director, Hawaii State & Pacific Basin, Farm Service Agency WOW! The word “wow” only moderately conveys the historic events that unfolded this summer during the Department of the Navy’s Rim of the Pacific Exercises (RIMPAC) Great Green … Continue reading
S.C. FSA Awards Employee for 50 Years of Service
By Murray Dale Watts, FSA regional public affairs specialist When Larry Rogers was asked if he ever thought he would be with the Farm Service Agency for 50 years he didn’t hesitate in saying “Yes!” He explained, “It was such … Continue reading
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Demand for Emergency Loans Expected to Be Low
Farm Service Agency officials don’t expect to see a lot of producers taking advantage of Emergency Farm Loans. Under the law, farmers cannot be compensated twice for crop losses and most producers carry crop insurance; however, livestock producers who suffered … Continue reading
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More Initiatives Offered as Additional Counties Named Disaster Areas Due to Drought
The Obama Administration is providing additional assistance to producers affected by the drought, as 172 more counties across in 15 states are added to the list of disaster areas due to drought and excessive heat. That brings the total number … Continue reading
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Registration Open for Women’s Agriculture Symposium in Montana
Registration is now open for the 12th annual Women Stepping Forward for Agriculture Symposium in Great Falls, Mont. The symposium — held Sept. 25-27 at the Montana Expo Park — gives women the opportunity to learn about issues affecting Montana’s … Continue reading
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A Staple of the Farmers Market Since 1918
by Michael T. Jarvis, AMS Public Affairs Director It was 1918 when Elmer Moje first took crops to market with his father on a horse and wagon in North Tonawanda, New York. Moje, who turns 99 later this month, still … Continue reading
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U.S. Sees Increase in Number of Farmers Markets
U.S. Farmers Markets have increased 9.6 percents since last year as Americans demand more locally fresh food. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan made the announcement as part of the kick off for National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 5-11. According to … Continue reading
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Federal Workers Could be Fired for Non-Payment of Taxes
Federal employees who don’t pay taxes could end up being fired if a bill passed by the House this week is signed into law. Based on IRS records, 98,000 federal employees owed more than $1 billion in unpaid federal taxes … Continue reading
