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Cultivating Cranberries in New Jersey

Posted on December 13, 2019 by cassiebable

By Teresa Wisniewski, FSA Tom Gerber is a fourth-generation farmer and owner of Quoexin Cranberry Company in Medford, New Jersey. Tom’s cranberry operation is among the oldest in the state. One of the last independent cranberry growers in New Jersey, … Continue reading →

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From Showmanship to Ownership

Posted on September 13, 2019 by cassiebable

By Allison Vierps, Farm Service Agency Growing up on a cattle operation in Grove, Oklahoma, Kelsey Hale knew which career path she wanted to take by the time she was a junior in high school. At 16, she was determined … Continue reading →

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The Show Stopper

Posted on May 24, 2019 by cassiebable

By Megan Downing, Indiana Farm Service Agency Payton Farmer recent high school graduate from Brownstown, Indiana, hit the cattle show circuit with her heifers and has started a strong foundation for her herd. Leading Miss Macy It all started with … Continue reading →

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Keeping it Fresh in the Last Frontier

Posted on March 15, 2019 by cassiebable

Nik Bouman, is a hydroponic herb farmer in Anchorage, Alaska. With Alaskans relying heavily on food imports, Nik’s CityFarms Alaska is providing locally-grown, fresh options for area residents. Unique Challenges Nik became interested in growing crops hydroponically while studying accounting … Continue reading →

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Dairy Producers Receive a Boost from USDA

Posted on December 19, 2018 by cassiebable

By Jody Kenworthy, Farm Service Agency In farm country outside Buffalo, New York, you will find Frank Valent working with his 80 or so Holstein and Jersey cows to put milk on America’s table. Travel about 200 miles southwest to … Continue reading →

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Pining for the Holidays

Posted on December 14, 2018 by cassiebable

By Savannah Halleaux, Michigan Farm Service Agency Scott Powell and Christopher Maciborski are evergreen farmers in northern Michigan. The brothers-in-law, and their families, cultivate holiday cheer at Dutchman Tree Farms by providing cut Christmas trees and wreaths for families across … Continue reading →

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Crop Acreage Reporting

Posted on July 10, 2018 by cassiebable

File a timely crop acreage report for spring-planted crops with your local FSA office. Acreage reports help determine eligibility for FSA programs, determining conservation compliance and are used for historical purposes. Hear more about crop acreage reporting from FSA Administrator … Continue reading →

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Lead your FSA – Wisconsin Farmer Provides Unique Perspective on Local Committee

Posted on June 28, 2018 by cassiebable

By Kim Iczkowski, Wisconsin FSA Public Affairs and Outreach Coordinator The Experience to Lead In 2008, Terri Wilfert was made aware of an opportunity to serve as an advisor on her local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee. After doing more … Continue reading →

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Lead your FSA – Alabama Tree Grower Leads to Inform His Peers

Posted on June 27, 2018 by cassiebable

By Lauren Moore, Public Affairs Specialist A Family Business Willie Scott Smith is a pine tree grower in Greene County, Alabama. Smith owns Andrew Smith and Sons Farm Inc. with his four brothers, an operation established by their father in … Continue reading →

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Lead your FSA – Maine Oyster Producer Serves on his FSA County Committee to Give Back

Posted on June 14, 2018 by cassiebable

By Lauren Moore, Public Affairs Specialist After lobstering for 16 years, David Cheney became a full-time oyster producer in 2012. Cheney owns and operates Johns River Oysters in Lincoln County, Maine, where he produces American cocktail oysters. Oysters from his … Continue reading →

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