Category Archives: Features

Young Farmers Find Niche With Goat Milk Caramels

Posted on October 25, 2012 by tanya brown

Louisa Conrad and Lucas Farrell have found their niche. After facing a tough job market, the two jumped into farming as apprentices with a Vermont cheese maker. They fell in love with the goats and later met a couple that … Continue reading →

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A Tennessee Talker…

Posted on October 24, 2012 by tanya brown

By Murray Dale Watts and Kent Politsch, FSA Public Affairs Farmers and ranchers have plenty on their minds following a rollercoaster year that included historic levels of drought, extraordinary grain prices and an iffy harvest season without a Farm Bill … Continue reading →

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USDA Encourages Local Food Production

Posted on October 24, 2012 by tanya brown
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Maximizing Soil Performance by Improving its Health

Posted on October 16, 2012 by tanya brown
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USDA Farm Factoid

Posted on October 15, 2012 by tanya brown

In 2010 the top five leading processing vegetable states were California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington and Oregon.

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Veteran Symposium Brings Credit Options to Farmers

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tanya brown

Althea Raiford retired from the Navy in 2010 and works in Maryland as a police officer. But every month she sends money home to Georgia to buy hogs, chickens and feed, some of which have been purchased at a discount … Continue reading →

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Finger-Licking Loan Specialist Smokes BBQ Competition

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tanya brown

By Latawnya Dia, FSA Public Affairs Specialist Michael Boyd is more than an FSA loan specialist in Tennessee. He is also a barbeque specialist in what many consider to be the barbeque capital of the world — Memphis, Tenn. Boyd … Continue reading →

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Preserving Green Grazing Even During Drought

Posted on October 5, 2012 by tanya brown
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Celebrating Hispanic-Americans: Many Backgrounds, Many Stories…One American Spirit

Posted on October 4, 2012 by tanya brown

By Latawnya Dia, FSA Public Affairs Specialist Each had a different story. A different background and a different experience. But they all represented Hispanic America and they all shared their history and culture with the Farm Service Agency during a … Continue reading →

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40 Years of Friendships, Mentoring Makes FSA Second Home for Clara Moore

Posted on October 3, 2012 by tanya brown

By Latawnya Dia, FSA Public Affairs Specialist Clara Moore is more than just a secretary for the Farm Service Agency administrator. She is a mentor, tax consultant and undercover comedian who has given four decades of service to FSA. Moore … Continue reading →

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