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Disabled Utah Rancher Utilizes FSA to Give Family a Good Life
By Tanya Brown, Farm Service Agency In the fall of 2005, Tyler Hunter packed up his wife and two sons and moved to Ephraim, Utah, to pursue a full-time career in ranching. “This may not seem like a huge endeavor; … Continue reading
Virginia Farmers Sprout Agricultural Knowledge for White House Fellows
By Linda Cronin, Virginia Public Affairs/Outreach Specialist Twelve White House fellows were given the opportunity to experience agriculture first hand. From a custom slaughterhouse to a large-scale fruit and vegetable operation, the group grazed the hills and pastures of Virginia … Continue reading
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AgrAbility Gives Disabled Farmers Freedom To Farm Again
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Cesar Chavez Interns Meet Granddaughter of School’s Namesake
By Latawnya Dia, public affairs specialist, Farm Service Agency Six rising seniors at the Cesar Chávez Public Charter School had the rare privilege of meeting the granddaughter of their school’s namesake. Christine Chávez , granddaughter of Cesar Chávez and a farm worker … Continue reading
Trumpeter Swans Released into CREP-Restored Wetland
Several trumpeter swans were given a new home with the help of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). A partnership between the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Society brought a signet and his four siblings to … Continue reading
Pennsylvania County Executive Director Awarded for Conservation Efforts
Michael Sherman not only helps farmers and ranchers implement conservation efforts on their operations, he sets the example. The Pennsylvania county executive director’s efforts have been successful enough to be awarded the Association of Conservation Districts Chesapeake Bay Education Office … Continue reading
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Homemade Cheese, New Business Plan Pulls TX Dairy Operation Out of Debt
Michael and Debbie Sams needed to save their dairy farm. Knee-deep in debt with nine mouths to feed, they needed more than just a few dollars to pay off suppliers. They needed a new business. In 1993, the Sams built … Continue reading
The Great Green Fleet Makes History
By Diane Ley, State Executive Director, Hawaii State & Pacific Basin, Farm Service Agency WOW! The word “wow” only moderately conveys the historic events that unfolded this summer during the Department of the Navy’s Rim of the Pacific Exercises (RIMPAC) Great Green … Continue reading
S.C. FSA Awards Employee for 50 Years of Service
By Murray Dale Watts, FSA regional public affairs specialist When Larry Rogers was asked if he ever thought he would be with the Farm Service Agency for 50 years he didn’t hesitate in saying “Yes!” He explained, “It was such … Continue reading
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