Category Archives: Features

Mapping the Ag-Nation: USDA Farm Service Agency Gets Weather-Ready

Posted on November 4, 2016 by cassiebable

GIS Specialist Recognized for Serving as Weather-Ready Ambassador Jeffrey Bloomquist is an ambassador. He’s not stationed overseas, but does his important work from his Minnesota Farm Service Agency (FSA) state office in St. Paul.  And while he helps farmers and … Continue reading →

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Beginning Farmer Evolves into Successful Vegetable Grower

Posted on October 12, 2016 by cassiebable

  Young Producer Overcomes Limited English Proficiency By Kaylyn Franks, Idaho Farm Service Agency When some farmers talk about challenges experienced during their journey to success, they mention financial hardship or weather disasters. Once in a while, a farmer has a … Continue reading →

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The McCalls Keep Ag ‘All in the Family’

Posted on September 20, 2016 by cassiebable

By Scott Whittington, Public Affairs Specialist A lot of American families “make it work” through hard times. One family in Arkansas has seen ups and downs on their family farm with droughts, floods and other property damages. Other families may quit, … Continue reading →

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400 Participate in Community-Supported Agriculture

Posted on September 19, 2016 by cassiebable

By Tanya Brown, Outreach Marketing Editor For a few years, Kacie Luckett, who had only two acres of growing space, was told there was no way she could compete against large farms at a farmers market. They were right.

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Texas Rancher Recovers from Drought

Posted on August 11, 2016 by cassiebable

By Shawn McCowan, Public Affairs Specialist, Texas Farm Service Agency Cheryl Wright is a third-generation rancher in Houston and Anderson Counties. Despite a lifetime in agriculture, she never considered turning to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) for assistance. Wright was … Continue reading →

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Family Transportation Company in Idaho Expands to Biomass Products

Posted on July 27, 2016 by cassiebable

One of the largest employers in Benewah County, Idaho, happens to be involved in the agriculture industry. Jack Buell Co, Inc. is a family owned business that started in 1959 in St. Maries, Idaho. The family operation transports forest products … Continue reading →

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Boots on the Ground for Ag

Posted on July 26, 2016 by cassiebable

USDA Offers “TIP” to Retiring Farmers; Pathways for Veterans by Scott Whittington, FSA Public Affairs Specialist As military veterans approach their end of active service, they may wonder what their next steps will be. There are multiple options in addition … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 30 Years of Conservation Partnerships in Missouri

Posted on July 25, 2016 by cassiebable

By Dana Rogge, Public Affairs and Outreach Specialist, Missouri Farm Service Agency Just one county west of St. Louis lies Franklin County, Missouri, filled with rolling hills, diverse agriculture and some of Missouri’s finest Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practices in the … Continue reading →

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Drought Can’t Stop 50 Years of Farming Experience

Posted on July 8, 2016 by cassiebable

By: Kaylyn Franks, District Director, Idaho Farm Service Agency Charles and Patricia Damele have jumped their share of hurdles when it comes to farming. With nearly 300 cattle and 560 acres of hay and pasture in Northern Idaho, they have battled … Continue reading →

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Adams County FSA Educates Children about Conservation and Bats in Indiana

Posted on June 28, 2016 by cassiebable

  Bats – The Real Dark Knights By: Abigail Armentrout, Indiana Farm Service Agency, County Operations Trainee Splash! It is a common sound this time of year as the weather gets warmer and kids start playing in the water.  However, … Continue reading →

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