Category Archives: Atop the Fence Post

South Dakota Family Puts Down Roots using FSA Farm Ownership Loan

Posted on April 25, 2016 by cassiebable

By Cassie Bable, Public Affairs Specialist, FSA Office of External Affairs Wade and Lonna Livermont understand that raising livestock is an iconic way of life in South Dakota, but they put their ranch work behind them when they used a … Continue reading →

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Texas FSA Expands Campus Liaison Recruiting Concept to Meet Increased Interest in Employment in the Ag Industry

Posted on April 25, 2016 by cassiebable

Texas has about 180 fully-accredited colleges and universities throughout the state. Texas Farm Service Agency (FSA) recognizes the importance of sharing the FSA mission with those future business leaders, colleagues, farmers and ranchers. In order to reach students in the … Continue reading →

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Mapping the Ag-Nation: 2016 National GIS Training (Part 1)

Posted on April 22, 2016 by kentpolitsch

By Simone Grant for FSA Public Affairs In mid-March, Geographic Information System specialists, county office employees, national office staff, and program management of all levels at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) gathered together in Charlotte, North … Continue reading →

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NAP Is Considered “Berry” Good in Iowa

Posted on April 22, 2016 by kentpolitsch

By Elizabeth Lauren Moore, for FSA Public Affairs In the spring of 2012, Iowa farmers experienced a harsh freeze that damaged crops and altered production for the year. Vaughn Pittz, his wife Cindy and son Andrew were among the many … Continue reading →

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Military Veterans Interested in Ag: Learn Here!

Posted on March 25, 2016 by kentpolitsch

So you’ve been marching to a military beat and now it’s time for a change. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has some suggestions you may want to consider. There are jobs in ag that could use the disciplines you’ve learned, … Continue reading →

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Local FSA Loan Officer Issues Nation’s First Farm Ownership Microloan

Posted on March 15, 2016 by cassiebable

Tennessee Family Farm Thrives with Help from FSA By:  Michael Booth, Public Affairs Specialist, FSA Office of External Affairs When the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced introduction of the Farm Ownership Microloan this year, FSA loan … Continue reading →

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Pheasant and Quail Fans Flock to Kansas City

Posted on February 22, 2016 by cassiebable

By:  Dana Rogge, Public Affairs and Outreach Specialist, Missouri FSA Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts gathered this past weekend in Kansas City for the 2016 National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic. The annual event draws hunters, farmers and landowners interested in … Continue reading →

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Anna the Goat Joins Penny with Her Thoughts

Posted on February 9, 2016 by cassiebable

Pueblo County Colorado FSA Office Greets Precocious Guests By Brenda Carlson, Public Affairs Specialist, FSA Office of External Affairs Penny Barr recently brought Anna to the FSA County Office.  Anna (pronounced ah-nuh after Penny’s favorite character from the movie Frozen) … Continue reading →

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Farm Service Agency GIS Specialist Appointed to Minnesota Geospatial Advisory Council

Posted on January 27, 2016 by cassiebable

Jeff Bloomquist, Minnesota Farm Service Agency (FSA) Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and Emergency Management Coordinator, was recently appointed to serve on the Minnesota Statewide Geospatial Advisory Council. The council is a state government initiative made up of a cross-section of … Continue reading →

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Conservation Practice Helps South Dakota Family Minimize Impact of Record Snow Storm

Posted on December 23, 2015 by cassiebable

Like many ranchers in the northern Plains, Jason and Susie Reed will never forget the first week in October 2013. Up to 60 inches of snow fell in parts of eastern Wyoming and western South Dakota, surprising everyone and putting … Continue reading →

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