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Growing Sweet Results in Virginia

By Samantha Blair, Latoyia Elliott and Samantha Turner, FSA, Virginia  Meet Elisha Barnes, a fourth–generation farmer from Southampton County, Virginia. Elisha’s love of agriculture began while working in his family’s peanut fields at the age of six. He purchased his … Continue reading

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Apples Don’t Fall Far from the Tree

By Leila Naylor, FSA, Rhode Island  Meet siblings Allison Jaswell Molis and Chris Jaswell, fourth–generation owners and operators of Jaswell’s Farm located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, the state’s Apple Valley. The farm consists of 80 acres, 20 of which are … Continue reading

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Roots in Agriculture Run Deep

By Sabrenna Bryant, FSA, South Carolina Meet John “JC” Chandler of Belton, South Carolina, where his herd of Charolais cattle is his pride and joy. While he’s only 17, JC has already become an agriculture leader in his school and … Continue reading

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FSA Farm Loans Help Colorado Hop Farmers Get Started

By Elizabeth Thomas, FSA, Colorado Billy Goat Hop Farm LLC located in Montrose, Colorado, is a dream come true for beginning farmers Audrey Gehlhausen and Chris Dellabianca. This hop farm operation was made possible with hard work, determination, and a … Continue reading

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Be the Link: The Neighborhood Farmer

By Susan Riffel, FSA, Oregon The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2023. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across … Continue reading

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Be the Link: Bridging Gaps in the Virgin Islands

By Savanna Turner, FSA, Florida & U.S. Virgin Islands    The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2023. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county … Continue reading

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Be the Link: A Community Commitment

By Joseph Slattery, FSA, Virginia The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2023. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across … Continue reading

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Inflation Reduction Act in Action | Farm Loans: Harvesting Resilience

The Redemption Story of a North Carolina Farmer By: Linda Gerron, FSA North Carolina Through no fault of their own, our nation’s farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances over the last few years. That includes James “Jimmy” Stevens … Continue reading

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Be the Link: Building Relationships

By Angie Stuehrenberg, Farm Service Agency The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee elections began June 15 and continues through Aug. 1, 2023. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members from across … Continue reading

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Inflation Reduction Act in Action | Farm Loans: From Tragedy to Hope

By: Billie Hall, Key Program Technician, Franklin County Service Center, FSA, Arkansas Through no fault of their own, our nation’s farmers and ranchers have faced incredibly tough circumstances over the last few years. That includes Abbie and Milton Sparks of … Continue reading

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