Category Archives: Features

StrikeForce Provides Farmers an Opportunities for Growth

Posted on March 27, 2013 by tanya brown
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FSA Loans Lend a Hand to California Farmer

Posted on March 21, 2013 by tanya brown

By Paul Lehman, FSA Regional Public Affairs Specialist Family adversity brought Sam Pesina back home to his family’s Fresno County, Calif., farm.  But it was the love of farming that kept him. “When my dad got bone marrow cancer, there … Continue reading →

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Arkansas Extension Agent Awarded for Contributions to FSA

Posted on March 20, 2013 by tanya brown

Stephan Walker has been awarded the John Gammon, Jr. Award for providing excellent service to the Arkansas USDA Farm Service Agency. A multi-county extension agent for the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Walker has … Continue reading →

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From Greenhouse to Store Shelves in a Matter of Minutes

Posted on March 18, 2013 by tanya brown

BrightFarms wants to disrupt the produce supply chain and eliminate the amount of miles vegetables have to travel before landing on supermarket shelves. “The produce will be at least a week fresher, taste better and be more nutritious and safer,” … Continue reading →

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Thrift Shop Parody is ‘Ranching Awesome’

Posted on March 13, 2013 by tanya brown
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Joint Effort Enlightens Kansas Producers on Tax and Estate Planning

Posted on March 11, 2013 by tanya brown

Farmers in several Kansas counties got a crash course in agricultural law and estate planning as part of a day-long conference cosponsored by the Farm Service Agency offices in Douglas, Franklin, Osage and Shawnee counties. “I now have a better … Continue reading →

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Lanier County FSA Participants Win Big in Georgia Cotton Awards

Posted on March 6, 2013 by tanya brown

By Terrie Wolford, County Executive Director, Lowndes County, Ga. The Lanier County Farm Service Agency in Georgia congratulates owners of three farms that won awards for having the highest quality cotton in the surrounding 20 counties in the Southeast portion … Continue reading →

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USDA Meteorologist: Drought Conditions Are Improving

Posted on March 6, 2013 by tanya brown
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Small Farmer Finds Success with FSA Microloan Program

Posted on March 5, 2013 by tanya brown

By Cassie Bable, Texas FSA Public Affairs Specialist John Lee Meyer applied for his first loan with the Smith County Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Texas to purchase a John Deere 2750 tractor with cab for his hay operation. Meyer owns … Continue reading →

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Black History Event Celebrates Education and Success

Posted on March 1, 2013 by tanya brown

They weren’t supposed to scrub floors, live off of food stamps or become sharecroppers. To their parents, they were a hopeful generation of overcomers. “I remember my mom always saying, Arlean you can do better than I can. I want … Continue reading →

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