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FSA Helps Arkansas Widow Carry On Husband’s Legacy
Curtistene Jackson has benefited from several FSA programs to help keep the family farm operating. by J. Latrice Hill, FSA Outreach Program Lead Curtistene Jackson knows all too well the challenges farming can bring. Being a socially disadvantaged … Continue reading
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USDA Introduces New Know Your Farmer Online Compass
The USDA Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass was unveiled this week, giving farmers, ranchers and consumers and interactive map of USDA-supported local and regional food activities in all 50 states. The compass gives people the chance to navigate … Continue reading
Conference Finds New Way to Bring Female Producers Together
Women producers at the Spokane conference site introduce themselves to fellow producers. by Chris Bieker, outreach and communications coordinator, Washington State FSA Women producers from throughout Washington state did something this February that they rarely do — they met … Continue reading
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Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for March
The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for March 2012. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, which is unchanged from February 2012, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year … Continue reading
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Equine Operations Now Eligible for Emergency Loans
Equine operations that breed, raise and sell certain types of horses are now eligible for loan assistance under FSA’s emergency loan program. “This policy modification will help certain equine operations when they face losses due to drought, flooding, other natural … Continue reading
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Farm Service Agency Releases New Strategic Plan
FSA’s new strategic plan, which covers fiscal years (FY) 2012-2016, recently received departmental approval and is now available online. The strategic plan supports accomplishment of the USDA mission and is directly linked to USDA goals and related objectives found … Continue reading
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Deployment Strategy, Project Milestones Featured in Latest Edition of MIDAS Press
The latest edition of the MIDAS Press newsletter is now available online. This edition features an update on the recent project milestones and next steps surrounding the deployment strategy. The newsletter also includes an update on the Realization Phase, which … Continue reading
USDA to Unveil Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan will unveil the Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Compass via a live webinar on Wed., Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. EST. The compass is a Web-based document and map highlighting … Continue reading
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FSA Programs Credited for Helping New Generation of Farmers
Beginning farmers in Idaho are praising the Farm Service Agency for helping them get started. With the high cost of land and low capital, young farmers are finding it difficult to obtain loans to get into the business. To help … Continue reading
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USDA Moving Forward With Modernization Efforts
Within 90 days, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said he plans to approve the consolidation of 131 Farm Service Agency offices with other USDA service centers in an effort to provide stronger service to U.S. farmers and ranchers. As part of … Continue reading
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