Category Archives: Features

Connecticut Farm Diversifies with Dairy

Posted on June 15, 2018 by cassiebable

By Lauren Moore, FSA Public Affairs Specialist Named after the Scottish Highland cattle it is home to, Shaggy Coos Farm is owned and operated by the Brady family – Tim, Bernadette, Matilda and Margaret. While the Bradys started out only … Continue reading →

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Lead your FSA – Maine Oyster Producer Serves on his FSA County Committee to Give Back

Posted on June 14, 2018 by cassiebable

By Lauren Moore, Public Affairs Specialist After lobstering for 16 years, David Cheney became a full-time oyster producer in 2012. Cheney owns and operates Johns River Oysters in Lincoln County, Maine, where he produces American cocktail oysters. Oysters from his … Continue reading →

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Fiber Farm Weaves USDA Programs Together

Posted on June 8, 2018 by cassiebable

By: Savannah Halleaux, Michigan FSA Public Affairs & Outreach Coordinator “It was always my desire to have a sheep farm,” said Bridget Kavanagh, owner and shepherdess of Happy Goat Lucky Ewe Fiber Farm in Mason, Michigan. Kavanagh bought the property … Continue reading →

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Lead Your FSA – Colorado Beginning Farmer Answers Call to Get Involved

Posted on June 7, 2018 by cassiebable

By: Lauren Moore, Public Affairs Specialist Deep Roots in Ag Miranda Sandoval grew up on her family’s operation, Sandoval Ranches, in Conejos County, Colorado. Now as a fifth-generation farmer, Sandoval is carrying on the family tradition. “Agriculture runs deep in … Continue reading →

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FSA County Committee Nomination Period Opens June 15

Posted on June 6, 2018 by cassiebable

The nomination period for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committees opens on June 15. Each county office is looking for producers to serve on the local county committee. County committee elections are held annually in every county when FSA … Continue reading →

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FSA’s Risk Mitigation Program Pays Off After Irma for Florida Shellfish Hatchery

Posted on June 1, 2018 by cassiebable

By Lauren Moore, FSA Public Affairs Specialist Bay Shellfish Company is a commercial hatchery in Florida, located south of the Tampa Bay area on Terra Ceia Island. The operation, opened in 1996, is the first commercial hatchery to produce commercial … Continue reading →

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Strong Roots Grow Success for Beginning Farmer

Posted on May 25, 2018 by cassiebable

By Shawn McCowan, Texas FSA Dakota Davidson, a beginning farmer in Deport, Texas, knew early on his future was planted in farming. Dakota now owns and operates Davidson Farms, growing wheat, corn and soybeans. Rooted in Agriculture Dakota grew up surrounded … Continue reading →

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Rhode Island Women in Agriculture Connect for Success

Posted on May 18, 2018 by cassiebable

By: Leila Naylor, Rhode Island FSA Administrative Specialist Started a few years ago, the Rhode Island Women in Agriculture conference was a great way to bring together women farmers from across the state to talk tips and tricks of the … Continue reading →

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Deadline Approaches to Register for Key Dairy Safety Net Program

Posted on May 14, 2018 by cassiebable

By Danielle Cooke, Farm Service Agency Dairy producers have until June 1, 2018, to register for the new and improved Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy), which provides protection to dairy producers from shifting milk and feed prices. To help … Continue reading →

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USDA Loan Helps Couple Toast New Winery

Posted on May 11, 2018 by cassiebable

By Lauren Moore, FSA Public Affairs Specialist  Hillary and Diane Dean, boutique wine operators in Caddo, Oklahoma, are passionate about wine making. The Deans own and operate Blue River Valley Winery, growing several grape varieties and producing over varieties of wine. … Continue reading →

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