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Honoring Our FSA Military Veterans

Posted on November 7, 2011 by tanya brown

by Veteran Latawnya Dia, FSA public affairs specialist   This month, on Nov. 11, we honor our living military veterans for their bravery, sacrifice and commitment to protecting America and its citizens in the times of war and peace. In … Continue reading →

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County Committee Elections Begin Today

Posted on November 4, 2011 by tanya brown

The 2011 Farm Service Agency County Committee elections open today, Nov. 4, with the mailing of ballots to eligible voters. All eligible voters have one month to complete the ballot and return by mail or in person to local USDA … Continue reading →

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USDA Kicks Off 150 Year Celebration in Lincoln’s Hometown

Posted on November 3, 2011 by tanya brown

The U.S. Department of Agriculture kicked off its 150th anniversary yesterday in Illinois, the hometown of President Abraham Lincoln, who established the department in 1862. “USDA still fulfills President Lincoln's vision as ‘The People's Department’ — touching the lives of … Continue reading →

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Minority Advisory Committee Meeting to Finalize Recommendations to Ag Secretary

Posted on November 3, 2011 by tanya brown

Members of the USDA Minority Farmer Advisory Committee will meet today and tomorrow to finalize recommendations to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on increasing minority participation in USDA programs and services. The committee — which was authorized under the 2008 Farm … Continue reading →

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Commodity Credit Corporation Releases Lending Rates for November

Posted on November 1, 2011 by tanya brown

The USDA Commodity Credit Corporation, which helps stabilize, support and protect farm income and prices, released interest rates for November 2011. The borrowing rate-based charge is 0.125, which is unchanged from October 2011, while the 1996 and subsequent crop year … Continue reading →

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Commentary: Farm Bill is About More Than Just Farming

Posted on November 1, 2011 by tanya brown

by Brad Pfaff, executive director, Wisconsin Farm Service Agency  Earlier this month, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack laid out his priorities for the upcoming farm bill. This bill is about a whole lot more than farming: it’s about supporting the jobs … Continue reading →

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Fall Edition of MIDAS Newsletter Highlights the Challenges of Change

Posted on October 28, 2011 by tanya brown

The latest edition of the MIDAS Press newsletter is now available online. This issue of the quarterly publication spotlights Carolyn Cooksie, executive sponsor of MIDAS, and highlights her perspective on the challenges of change. Additional insights into the business transformation … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Bill Would Give Boost to Young Farmers

Posted on October 26, 2011 by tanya brown

A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress this month will aim to build the next generation of farmers. The Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2011 addresses many of the challenges facing younger farmers, including limited access to land and … Continue reading →

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Mourning a Loss: FSA Bids Farewell to Salomon Ramirez

Posted on October 26, 2011 by tanya brown

New Mexico State Executive Director Salomon Ramirez, whose sudden death on Oct. 22, 2011, was a shock to family, friends, coworkers and the entire FSA family, will be laid to rest tomorrow in New Mexico. “Salomon was a true friend … Continue reading →

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FSA Plays Vital Role in Feeding the Hungry

Posted on October 25, 2011 by tanya brown

by Latawnya Dia, FSA public affairs specialist   The Farm Service Agency is on a mission to save people from hunger and stop the death of millions of children due to malnutrition. "The U.S. is the world’s largest food aid … Continue reading →

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