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Oyster Farmer Raises the Bar

Posted on May 10, 2019 by cassiebable

By Leila Naylor, Rhode Island Farm Service Agency Perry Raso is the owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, where he serves oysters and vegetables fresh from his farm. This farm-to-table restaurant shucks thousands of oysters year-round … Continue reading →

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We’re Counting on You – Vote in Your FSA County Committee Election!

Posted on November 13, 2018 by cassiebable

By Dana Rogge, Farm Service Agency Let us fill you in on a little secret. We love our customers! We value local input from farmers, ranchers, and foresters, like you. One way we facilitate the connection between the producers we … Continue reading →

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FSA County Committee Nomination Period Opens June 15

Posted on June 6, 2018 by cassiebable

The nomination period for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committees opens on June 15. Each county office is looking for producers to serve on the local county committee. County committee elections are held annually in every county when FSA … Continue reading →

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Farm Loan Programs – Making a Difference for Thousands in Rural America across the Country

Posted on January 24, 2018 by cassiebable

By Jim Radintz, Deputy Administrator for Farm Loan Programs, Farm Service Agency Capital is the lifeblood of any farming and ranching operation, and in the recently completed fiscal year the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Loan Programs pumped $5.9 … Continue reading →

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USDA Farm Service Agency Loans Help Grow a Microgreen Business to Success

Posted on October 17, 2017 by cassiebable

By Leila Naylor, Administrative Specialist, Rhode Island Farm Service Agency Lauri Roberts grew up in New York, having no farming background or farming experience. “I had previously worked for Green Peace in New York. Community gardens really impressed me while … Continue reading →

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Producers Face Nor’easter After Superstorm Sandy

Posted on November 7, 2012 by tanya brown

Farmers on the East Coast are bracing once again for a major storm as a nor’easter is expected to bring high winds, snow and freezing temperatures. This comes on the heels of Hurricane Sandy that spared acres of cropland from … Continue reading →

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Most FSA Offices Along the East Coast Remain Open, Operational After Sandy

Posted on November 1, 2012 by tanya brown

Several Farm Service Agency county offices in areas where Superstorm Sandy hit have resumed operation while others remain closed as recovery efforts continue. All state offices are open and operational. Connecticut: All five service centers are open.  Delaware: All offices … Continue reading →

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