Category Archives: Features

This week in Fence Post we are recognizing some of our FSA veterans in honor of Veterans Day. These men and women come from every region of the United States and represent all branches of the armed forces. We say thank you to … Continue reading →

This week in Fence Post we are recognizing some of our FSA veterans in honor of Veterans Day. These men and women come from every region of the United States and represent all branches of the armed forces. We say thank you to … Continue reading →

This week in Fence Post, we are recognizing some of our FSA veterans in honor of Veterans Day. These men and women represent each region of the United States and have served in all branches of the armed forces.   … Continue reading →

by Veteran Latawnya Dia, FSA public affairs specialist   This month, on Nov. 11, we honor our living military veterans for their bravery, sacrifice and commitment to protecting America and its citizens in the times of war and peace. In … Continue reading →

by Latawnya Dia, FSA public affairs specialist   The Farm Service Agency is on a mission to save people from hunger and stop the death of millions of children due to malnutrition. "The U.S. is the world’s largest food aid … Continue reading →

Deirdre Ledbetter describes herself as a go-getter. And according to the Office of the Executive Secretariat, she is right. OEA awarded Ledbetter the Golden Envelope Award, a quarterly honor that recognizes one member of the correspondence office that demonstrates excellence … Continue reading →

  The Ho family farm is a model operation in Hawaii. From l to r: Le Xieng, Shin, Wei Chong and Neil.   Portions of this article were written by Michael Tsai and reprinted with permission of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser   … Continue reading →

 Thomas E. Smiarowski (right), pictured with FSA State Executive Director Richard Burke, received the Professional Employee of the Year Administrative Award last week during the Western Massachusetts Federal Executive Association Award Ceremony. Thomas E. Smiarowski, executive officer of the Massachusetts … Continue reading →

A worker in the Abilene, Kan., county office has been recognized as the top FSA employee of the year. Ellen Alvarez, a 47-year public servant was honored by the National Association of FSA County Office Employees during a convention last … Continue reading →

Farmers in Powell Valley, Wyo., gathered together last week to help harvest the fields of one of their own who passed away after a short battle with cancer. “He knew he was terminal once his crop was in the ground,” … Continue reading →