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Vermont Man Builds Floating Farmers Market
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Judy Olson: The Future of Women in Agriculture is Bright
By Trista Crossley, Wheat Life Magazine Judy Olson has a point to make: women have a really bright future in agriculture. “There are lots of opportunities (in agriculture), and it’s a great place to follow your dream,” she said. “It’s … Continue reading
MN FSA Recognized for Supporting Women in Ag
The Minnesota Farm Service Agency was awarded this month for their continued support of the Women’s Agriculture Leadership Conference. The conference, which celebrated its 15th anniversary, highlights the achievements of women in agriculture and enhances and supports the role women … Continue reading
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Eighth Grader Wins Art Contest Depicting Agriculture
A future farmer and artist is what describes Ann Malene Watson. An 8th grade student at Strathmore Middle School in Tulare County, Calif., Ann was one of 12 students whose artwork won the 2012-2013 Tulare County Farm Bureau calendar art … Continue reading
Hollywood-Style Regional Women’s Ag Conference Makes History
By Dana Rogge, Missouri FSA Public Affairs Specialist Marshall, Mo., became a little like Hollywood this month during the 10th anniversary of the Women in Agriculture Regional Conference. The star-studded event featured famous speakers and followed an “All Stars” theme … Continue reading
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Age is Just a Number for 100-Year-Old Farmer
By Cassie Bable, Texas FSA Public Affairs Specialist Annie Faye Woodson has been directly involved in farming and ranching in Texas for the last 76 years. At 100-years-old she stays up-to-date on Farm Service Agency (FSA) program news and still … Continue reading
A Diverse Farm With Deep Ties to the Community
By Diane Ley, FSA State Executive Director, Hawaii and Pacific Basin Sahatthaya “Nui” Mizel and her son, Kit Kalajakawan have turned a few acres of land into a growing enterprise. Nui and Kit migrated from Thailand to Hawaii in the … Continue reading
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Reaching Underserved Producers
By Cassie Bable, Texas FSA Public Affairs Specialist The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) joined farmworkers and cooperatives of rural America at the MAFO Conference in San Antonio last week to address issues and concerns about policies impacting farmworkers. FSA … Continue reading
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FSA Helps Return Land to Montana Crow Tribe
After nearly 70 years, a 1,933-acre ranch is back in the possession of the Montana Crow Tribe. The land was originally sold by the tribe decades ago. Since that time, ownership has changed with the last owner defaulting on a … Continue reading
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More Young People Hear Calling to Rural America
More young people are leaving the city and moving to rural America to become farmers, and more agencies are making it easier for them to do it. As the age of farmers creeps up, more organizations, such as farm bureaus … Continue reading
