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FSA Offers Symposium for Vets Interested in Farming
The Farm Service Agency is sponsoring an “Access to Capital” symposium for veterans interested in farming. “This is an opportunity for veterans to get information and learn about a variety of capital resources to help finance start-up operations or help … Continue reading
Drought Stifles Livelihood of Farmers and Ranchers
For producers who depend on farming to support their families, this year’s drought has changed their way of life. Canceled vacations, selling land that has been in the family for generations and children opting for in-state colleges along with sleepless … Continue reading
Sign-Up Period for Disaster Assistance Program Opens Oct. 22
Producers who suffered crop losses due to natural disasters during the 2011 crop year can sign up for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program beginning Oct. 22. The SURE program is authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill, allowing payments … Continue reading
Carolyn Cooksie Says Goodbye to FSA After 37 Years
After 37 years with the Farm Service Agency, Carolyn B. Cooksie, FSA associate administrator, waved goodbye to 80 hour work weeks, long meetings and conference calls to walk into a new adventure — retirement. Beginning her career as a GS-1 … Continue reading
Farm Loan Aids Local Vet in Restoring Childhood Farm
By Tim Storey, Tennessee Farm Service Agency After 25 years of making his own way in the world and serving his country honorably, former U.S. Air Force munitions systems specialist Daryl Whitaker made his way back home to Franklin County, … Continue reading
Idaho County Executive Director Gleans to Feed Hungry
Walking through 50 rows of nearly 100,000 corn stalks is what an Idaho FSA county executive director calls a blessing. “This can take $100 to $200 off a grocery bill,” said Lance Phillips, CED in the Twin Falls office, who … Continue reading
Expanding PossibilitiesThrough the Farmers Market Promotion Program
By Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan Last Friday, I was honored to announce $9 million in new grants through USDA’s Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP). The program targets producers, cooperatives and organizations that market products directly to consumers – just one of the many marketing … Continue reading
Claim Period Opens for Hispanic, Women Producers Who Allege Past Discrimination
Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who feel they have been discriminated against by the USDA in past decades can file claims from Sept. 24, 2012 through March 25, 2013. The opening of this claims process is part of USDA’s … Continue reading
Series of Meetings Set to Address Drought Damage & Response
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a series of meetings across the country to outline available resources to help states recover from damages resulting from one of the worst droughts in history. “The impact of drought can be felt … Continue reading
