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Indiana FSA Reaches Out to Thousands at State Fair
By Donna Ferguson, Indiana Farm Service Agency As the “Year of Dairy Cows” overtook the 250 acres of land on the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, so did Indiana Farm Service Agency employees in providing outreach to fairgoers about agriculture … Continue reading
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Carolyn Cooksie Says Goodbye to FSA After 37 Years
After 37 years with the Farm Service Agency, Carolyn B. Cooksie, FSA associate administrator, waved goodbye to 80 hour work weeks, long meetings and conference calls to walk into a new adventure — retirement. Beginning her career as a GS-1 … Continue reading
Farm Loan Aids Local Vet in Restoring Childhood Farm
By Tim Storey, Tennessee Farm Service Agency After 25 years of making his own way in the world and serving his country honorably, former U.S. Air Force munitions systems specialist Daryl Whitaker made his way back home to Franklin County, … Continue reading
Idaho County Executive Director Gleans to Feed Hungry
Walking through 50 rows of nearly 100,000 corn stalks is what an Idaho FSA county executive director calls a blessing. “This can take $100 to $200 off a grocery bill,” said Lance Phillips, CED in the Twin Falls office, who … Continue reading
‘Armed to Farm’ Gives Veterans the Tools they Need to Farm
For many military veterans and their families, the transition from the military to civilian life is a complex undertaking; however, reports and personal accounts indicate that many military veterans have discovered that farming offers a place for employment, training and … Continue reading
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Maine FSA Harvests, Gleans, Donates to Fill Food Pantry Shelves
Employees of the Maine Farm Service Agency got dirty for a good cause this year. By planting, harvesting and gleaning, employees were able to donate more than 2,800 pounds of food to needy families. “They have done an outstanding job … Continue reading
Beginning Farmers Receive Training Through New California Initiative
For six months, staff from the California Farm Service Agency spent several evenings and weekends educating new farmers through the California Farm Academy. A new initiative geared toward working adults with busy schedules, the academy serves as a farm business … Continue reading
American Samoa Festival Opens Door for Outreach Opportunity
The American Samoa Government Department of Agriculture (ASDOA) recently revived the Territorial Farm Festival with a two-day event that provided an opportunity for Farm Service Agency staff to reach out to more than 400 farmers, ranchers and beginning producers. With … Continue reading
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Youth Loans Boost Third Generation of Livestock Producers
A third generation of farmers is continuing the family tradition and using FSA Rural Youth Loans to get started. Following in their grandmother’s footsteps, grandchildren Henry and Hanah Schmall in Nebraska have taken out youth loans since 2006. The high … Continue reading
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