Category Archives: Regional Posts
Growing a Farm with Great Taste
By Heather Emmons, USDA Caleb and Janet Phillips, of Show-Me Kansas Farms in Cherryvale, Kansas, are part of a larger multi-generational family operation. For their part, they raise 275 cow/calf pairs and grow corn, soybeans, and wheat. Growing the Business … Continue reading
Paving the Way for the Future
By Lacy Roberts, FSA The youth loan Micole Jorgenson received from USDA’s Farm Service Agency has allowed her to experience the ups and downs of ranching first hand and help her pave the way to one day becoming a veterinarian. … Continue reading
Passion for Plants Paves the Way
By Jessica Claypole, FSA Liz Graznak is the owner and operator of Happy Hollow Farm in rural Moniteau County, Missouri. Her priorities are to run an organic, sustainable, and community-supported farm. This is just a way of life for Liz, … Continue reading
Savoring the Fruits of Labor
By Molly Rose, USDA Brian and Laurie Olson are the owners and operators of Alaska Berries on the Alaskan Kenai Peninsula. Their desire to grow fruits and berries and create new products has fueled their passion to produce handcrafted Alaskan-made … Continue reading
County Committees – Making a Difference
By Molly Rose, USDA The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee election runs through Aug. 1, 2019. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll introduce you to county committee members across the nation. This week meet Salvador … Continue reading
The Business of Bees
By Gina Kerzman, USDA Kaylee and Jason Moody are beekeepers and owners of Moody Bees Honey in Madelia, Minnesota. These first-generation farmers have been in business for five years. Starting the Business Kaylee and Jason got started in the beekeeping … Continue reading
County Committees – Compassion for Fellow Producers
By Gina Kerzman, USDA The nomination period for the USDA Farm Service Agency’s annual county committee election runs through Aug. 1, 2019. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll introduce you to county committee members across the nation. This week meet Lisa … Continue reading
County Committees – A Voice for Fellow Producers
By Lauren Moore, USDA The nomination period for USDA Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) annual county committee elections began June 14 and continues through Aug. 1, 2019. Throughout the nomination period, we’ll be introducing county committee members across the nation. This … Continue reading
Keeping the Glass Half Full
By Lynnette Wright, FSA AJ and Jeanne Wormuth are operators of Half Full Dairy in Elbridge, New York. These farmers stay true to their name, always looking at the glass half full. Joining the Business AJ and Jeanne recently purchased … Continue reading
New USDA Program, Other Assistance, About to Kick in for America’s Dairy Industry
By Richard Fordyce, Farm Service Agency Administrator Each June, we celebrate National Dairy Month! Since 1937, this month has been set aside to mark the importance of the dairy industry and the products it produces to America’s agricultural sector and … Continue reading