Category Archives: Features

The four-acre People’s Garden in Kentucky has produced more than 8,000 pounds of food for hungry families. by Winnie Breeding, Communications Coordinator, KY FSA A four-acre plot of land has saved one Kentucky county thousands of dollars while helping to … Continue reading →

NY SED James Barber harvested a truckload of fresh produce from his family farm to help the Feds Feed Families campaign. When Mother Nature blessed New York State Executive Director James Barber’s family farm with a bumper sweet corn crop … Continue reading →

The Farm Service Agency in Perry Township, OH, has made 10 deliveries of fresh vegetables from its People’s Garden to help hungry families. Employees use their breaks and lunch time to cultivate the two raised-bed gardens that have supplied radishes, … Continue reading →

 A loan from FSA bought Hongye Gao a new tractor that has helped his farm to flourish.   The USDA Farm Service Agency in Hawaii is going above and beyond to assist minority farmers in the Aloha State.  Thomas Nii, … Continue reading →

The Newton County Farm Service Agency in Morocco, Ind., expanded its People’s Garden this year to include three plots that were tended by elementary school children. Last week, the group of third and fourth graders who completed the Junior Master … Continue reading →

  In an effort to support the Feds Feed Families Food Drive, USDA agencies in the St. Paul, Minn. area joined forces to provide $640, the equivalent of 1,920 pounds of food, to the Second Harvest Heartland food bank by … Continue reading →

Employees at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., collected 2,500 pounds of food last week during the Flavors of USDA: Feds Cook to Feed Families. The event celebrated food from different cultures represented throughout the department and served as an … Continue reading →

 Missouri Farm Service Agency State Executive Director donated 772 pounds of food to Feds Feed Families. Eddie Hamill, Missouri Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director, wanted to make a contribution to the Feds Feed Families and to make a difference … Continue reading →

The 42nd Annual Threshing Show was held this month in Adams, Tenn., highlighting steam-powered sawmills, grist mills and various types of engines, models and pumps.  Antique cars, old gas tractors, engines and other machines were on display. People from 26 … Continue reading →

Fast food has a whole new meaning. Hit the USDA Farmers Market each Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and not only can visitors view the national People’s Garden, but they can also see the D.C. Central Kitchen’s Truck … Continue reading →