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One Week Remains for Producers to Sign Up for DCP

Posted on May 25, 2012 by tanya brown

Only one week remains for producers to enroll in the 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment (DCP) program. DCP provides payments to eligible producers on farms enrolled for the 2008-2012 crop years. Both direct payments and counter-cyclical payments are calculated using … Continue reading →

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City Girl Goes Organic in South Georgia with Help from USDA

Posted on May 24, 2012 by tanya brown

After years of working in corporate America, Relinda Walker volunteered to be laid off to come home to Georgia and take over the family farm. Being first can have its advantages and disadvantages. Relinda Walker knows that all too well. … Continue reading →

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Indiana Commemorates 150th Anniversary of USDA

Posted on May 24, 2012 by tanya brown

Indiana celebrated 150 years of agriculture this week as the lieutenant governor, FSA state executive director and USDA employees paid tribute to one of the state’s strongest economic engines — agriculture. According to Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, agriculture contributes $26 billion … Continue reading →

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Island Flowers Bloom with Assistance from FSA

Posted on May 24, 2012 by tanya brown

The Gurr family moved from a nursery at their home to a retail space near the capital of American Samoa. by Josephine Lealasola, agricultural specialist, American Samoa FSA Island Flowers by Liana opened their doors to American Samoa on May 7, … Continue reading →

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Farming Programs Pull Immigrants Out of Poverty

Posted on May 24, 2012 by tanya brown

The Minnesota Food Association (MFA) is working with federal and national organizations to help low-income populations and immigrants get out of poverty and stay out. MFA, a part of the National Immigrant Farming Initiative, an advocacy group in Washington, D.C., … Continue reading →

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FSA Seeks Comments on Proposed Microloans to Assist Small Farmers

Posted on May 23, 2012 by tanya brown

The Farm Service Agency is seeking comments on a proposal to improve its operating loan program to better meet the needs of small farmers. The new microloan program would simplify and streamline the application process and cut the paperwork in … Continue reading →

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Refugee Farmers Work to Restore Livelihood After Flood

Posted on May 23, 2012 by tanya brown

One of the worst floods to hit Vermont in nearly 83 years damaged 10,000 acres of farmland and left about 100 refugee farmers struggling to re-establish their livelihood. Tropical Storm Irene hit the area last August destroying $25,000 worth of … Continue reading →

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FSA Spring Fling Promotes Team Building & Team Spirit

Posted on May 21, 2012 by tanya brown

by Latawnya Dia, FSA public affairs specialist If you didn’t attend the FSA Washington, D.C. employee third annual Spring Fling, you missed good food and a great time.  The weather was perfect and there was no shortage of food or … Continue reading →

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From Harvest to Basket: Weaving Together Agricultural Markets and Food Security

Posted on May 21, 2012 by tanya brown

Sandra Wood, assistant deputy administrator for FSA Commodity Operations served as mistress of ceremonies during the event. She stated that improved access in ag production is necessary to prevent food insecurity. by Isabel Benemelis, deputy chief, FSA Public Affairs USDA’s … Continue reading →

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Two Weeks Remain to Enroll in DCP

Posted on May 18, 2012 by tanya brown

Only two weeks remain for producers to enroll in the 2012 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment (DCP) program. DCP provides payments to eligible producers on farms enrolled for the 2008-2012 crop years. Both direct payments and counter-cyclical payments are calculated using … Continue reading →

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