Category Archives: Features

100-Year-Old Farmer Annie Faye Woodson Dies

Posted on May 17, 2013 by tanya brown

The Farm Service Agency must report some sad news.  We recently featured a story about 100-year-old but very active rancher Annie Faye Woodson.  Annie died this week from a stroke.  Her grandson notified our staff in Texas of her passing, … Continue reading →

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Still Farming at 92

Posted on May 17, 2013 by tanya brown

Malachi Duncan has farmed for six decades. Now, at age 92, he’s ready to do more. “I was out on the tractor trying to locate a cow,” said Duncan, who farms 43-acres of his family’s land in Union, S.C.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Help Available to Producers in Flood-Stricken Areas

Posted on May 16, 2013 by tanya brown
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Clowning Around Has It’s Benefits

Posted on May 15, 2013 by tanya brown

A day off from work turns Renita Nelson into another person. Her alter ego, Mamaw Bubbles, dons a green wig, yellow shoes and a multi-colored dress. Holding a megaphone in her hand, she stands in front of the White County, … Continue reading →

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19-Year-Old Hopes to Retire Early and Farm

Posted on May 10, 2013 by tanya brown

Austin Midkiff thinks, breathes and lives farming. It’s all he has done since he was six years old. By the time he was 14, he took over his grandparent’s 10-acre farm in Springdale, W.Va. “When I turned 16 my grandparents … Continue reading →

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Virginia State Office Shares Day with Youth

Posted on May 1, 2013 by tanya brown

By Linda Cronin Virginia FSA Public Affairs/Outreach Specialist “It takes a village to raise a child” rang true last Thursday at the Virginia State Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office during the annual Take our Sons and Daughters to Work Day. … Continue reading →

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Leaders Mentor FSA Employees in a Flash

Posted on April 23, 2013 by tanya brown

The Farm Service Agency’s Human Resources Division hosted its first flash mentoring session last week to provide employees an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience from leaders in the agency. “This benefits employees by introducing them to leaders within the … Continue reading →

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Judy Olson: The Future of Women in Agriculture is Bright

Posted on April 23, 2013 by tanya brown

By Trista Crossley, Wheat Life Magazine Judy Olson has a point to make: women have a really bright future in agriculture. “There are lots of opportunities (in agriculture), and it’s a great place to follow your dream,” she said. “It’s … Continue reading →

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MN FSA Recognized for Supporting Women in Ag

Posted on April 22, 2013 by tanya brown

The Minnesota Farm Service Agency was awarded this month for their continued support of the Women’s Agriculture Leadership Conference. The conference, which celebrated its 15th anniversary, highlights the achievements of women in agriculture and enhances and supports the role women … Continue reading →

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From Homeless Immigrant to Successful Farmer

Posted on April 22, 2013 by tanya brown
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