Category Archives: Regional Posts

Brown County and Adams County Farm Service Agencies in Illinois may not have the largest People’s Garden at their local facilities but they are using their skills to provide food for the community. By teaming up with the University of … Continue reading →

The Natrona County USDA Service Center in Wyoming recently donated 24 bundles of onions from its People’s Garden to the Salvation Army and hopes to add tomatoes and beets to the list soon. “Being part of creating and maintain a … Continue reading →

Former director of the Farm Service Agency Office of Budget and Finance was recently awarded the 2009 Presidential Rank Award. Dennis Taitano — who served as director from 2006-09 and later as acting FSA administrator from January through May 2009 … Continue reading →

South Carolina Farm Service Agency set a goal to have four People’s Gardens in each of the FSA districts within the state. With that goal easily accomplished, the agency has set its sights higher and now aims to place People’s … Continue reading →

The flood of May 2010 will long be remembered as one of Tennessee’s worst disasters with more than 13 inches of rain covering the region in two days. Lakes and rivers reached historic heights peaking 12 feet above flood level … Continue reading →

At Ohio’s USDA Service Center in Stark County, employees have been meeting during lunch each week to plan for a People’s Garden. Their efforts have taken shape recently as employees constructed raised vegetable beds near the USDA Service Center. Farm … Continue reading →

The Kansas Farm Service Agency participated in the People’s Garden Initiative by planting a container garden at the state office. The garden consists of green and red bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, oregano, thyme, Swiss chard and strawberries. Employees … Continue reading →

Hundreds of bikes will be on the streets today for National Bike to Work Day, but for one Iowa Farm Service Agency employee, everyday provides an opportunity to peddle to work. Terry Smith, human resources assistant, has been riding his … Continue reading →

The Pope County Farm Service Agency dedicated its Minnewaska People’s Garden during the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The garden is one of three People’s Gardens in Minnesota and among 255 nationwide. Read more.

Employees at the Page County, Iowa, Farm Service Agency joined students at Iowa Western Community College for a “Campus Kids” class on gardening held at the Page County Fairgrounds. About 27 kindergarten students and five high school students participated in … Continue reading →