Category Archives: Features

South Carolina Ag Officials Discuss Ways to Expand Exports

Posted on March 17, 2010 by tanya brown

Members of the South Carolina agriculture industry recently met with Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator John D. Brewer and South Carolina Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Laurie C. Lawson, to come up with ideas on how to expand the export … Continue reading →

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Kansas Conference Celebrates Women Farmers and Ranchers

Posted on March 16, 2010 by tanya brown

In an industry traditionally dominated by men, a recent trend is showing that more women are choosing to own and manage their own farms. At the 7th Annual Women Managing the Farm Conference in Kansas, more than 300 women were … Continue reading →

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Colleges, Universities Alter Curriculum to Meet Agribusiness Demand

Posted on March 9, 2010 by tanya brown

As interest in agribusiness grows, Georgia colleges and universities are finding ways to adjust to the demand. University of Georgia is expanding its curriculum and looking for ways to enhance its agriculture degrees. A study on the workforce training needs … Continue reading →

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Farm and Gin Show Provides Platform for Producers

Posted on March 4, 2010 by tanya brown

The Farm Service Agency was one of several USDA agencies that participated in the largest farm show in the South. Philip Coleman, Shelby County executive director, along with other staff members, volunteered to answer questions. This year’s 58th Mid-South Farm … Continue reading →

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Golden State Tour Shows ARRA Funds at Work

Posted on March 3, 2010 by tanya brown

  FSA Administrator Jonathan Coppess with Matt and Lilly Schneider of Shooting Star Community Supported Agriculture   Still traveling in the Golden State on Tuesday as part of a weeklong tour of California, FSA Administrator Jonathan Coppess not only saw a diversification … Continue reading →

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Biofuels Company Teaches Farmers to Make Clean Energy in Their Backyard

Posted on February 26, 2010 by tanya brown

A North Carolina-based biofuels company is traveling across the United States teaching farmers how to make alternative fuel on their own land. With a mobile trailer stocked with a reactor, wash tank and filter, Piedmont Biofuels walks farmers through the … Continue reading →

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Love of Ag Motivates County Committee Member to Serve Another Year

Posted on February 24, 2010 by tanya brown

David Lueck wanted to give something back to the one thing that has been consistent in his family — agriculture. That is why he decided to run for re-election to the Lafayette County FSA Committee in Missouri, and it is … Continue reading →

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Young FSA Loan Recipients Receive Award for Cattle Operation

Posted on February 22, 2010 by tanya brown

Cullen and Sara Beth Kovac are prime examples of the success young producers can achieve when dedication, hard work and dreams collide.   The couple recently received the distinguished Farm Bureau Young Farmer and Rancher Award for their cattle operation in … Continue reading →

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ARRA Funds Keep Six Generations of Farming Alive

Posted on February 17, 2010 by tanya brown

Ask for Leroy Beck on this farm in the Northern California community of Afton and two men will answer. Leroy J. and Leroy D. are father and son. They share a first name, a last name and a long farming … Continue reading →

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County FSA Loses 42 Years of Experience

Posted on February 16, 2010 by tanya brown

After 42 years, the Racine-Kenosha-Milwaukee County Farm Service Agency is losing a member of its family. Linda Feldkamp, a federal program technician, is retiring this month leaving behind the first and only job she has had since graduating high school. … Continue reading →

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