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Ohio Jobs Forum Generates Ideas to Improve State’s Economic Health
Fueled by double-digit unemployment figures, Ohio’s difficult economic conditions — coupled with a genuine desire to create more statewide employment opportunities — prompted more than 120 residents to participate in the Ohio Jobs Forum yesterday.
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Michigan Man Takes Initiative to Help Minorities Own, Operate Farms
Robert Gardner-Sandoval is single-handedly trying to help minorities and females in Holland, Mich., own and operate farms. Latinos are underrepresented in federal loan programs, according to Gardner-Sandoval who held an information session in Spanish and English and invited local Farm … Continue reading
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Profiting from Ethanol Production
Profit margins for ethanol producers are starting to improve, but measuring its success is difficult, according to Agribusiness Economist Cole Gustafson of North Dakota State University. Timing is essential in determining success, forcing economists to see if firms have earned … Continue reading
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Farmers Reap Benefits of Directly Marketing to Consumers
A growing trend to sell agricultural commodities directly to consumers has surged among farmers in the past ten years. According to USDA Economist Michelle Dapra, direct-to-consumer sales has jumped 120 percent, yet that increase only accounts for one percent of … Continue reading
High-Tech Food Production Lures Students to Ag Schools
More college students are flocking to agricultural schools looking to earn food science and technology degrees along with the promise of a good job after graduation. Agricultural schools in the United States have seen a 22 percent increase in enrollment … Continue reading
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Farmers Receive Help From USDA to Improve Irrigation System
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has stepped in to help farmers upgrade outdated irrigation systems. By using plastic pipelines and implementing projects to conserve water resources, USDA is helping farmers save water and money.
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FSA Employee Supports CFC With Six Percent Salary Donation
When Nancy Glynn joined the Farm Service Agency and participated in the Combined Federal Campaign for the first time, she had no idea that seven years later she would be one of the largest contributors in FSA. “I assumed everyone … Continue reading
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Late Harvest Frustrates Georgia Cotton Farmers
Georgia cotton farmers had a frustrating year in 2009. Long periods of rain caused a late start to the planting season, which has pushed back the harvest well into February 2010.
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Kansas Charter School Fully Implements Agriculture in Curriculum
A charter school in Kansas has fully incorporated agriculture into its classroom, and with the change the school has seen an increase in enrollment and a decrease in absences and discipline problems. By using farm animals, a garden, a greenhouse … Continue reading
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New Year May Bring Relief to Dairy Farmers
Dairy producers may see some relief in 2010 after a devastating year in 2009. According to USDA Chief Economist Joe Glauber, most dairy farmers were losing money, forced into bankruptcy or went out of business last year. “That now looks … Continue reading
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