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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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Funds for New Farmers Paying Dividends
By Paul Lehman, FSA Regional Public Affairs Specialist Matt McCue and Lily Schneider never believed the myth. They always knew they could make enough money farming to support their family. “There’s a myth, lots of people say you can’t make … Continue reading
Registration Open for Free Webinar Discussing FSA Microloan Program
The Farm Service Agency is joining Cornell Small Farms Program to produce a free webinar discussing the new FSA microloan program. Learn details of the program, including loan terms, the application process and eligibility requirements. Questions can be asked to … Continue reading
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Year Three of Federal Pay Freeze a Done Deal
President Obama signed into law on Tuesday legislation that will extend the federal pay freeze for the third consecutive year. Federal employees as well as lawmakers will have their pay frozen through fiscal year 2013 as part of a continuing … Continue reading
Arkansas Welcomes First African-American County Committee Member
Leonard McKissick has been appointed as the first African-American voting member of FSA’s St. Francis County Committee in Arkansas. The appointment is part of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s continued effort to ensure an equitable voice among all segments of rural … 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
StrikeForce Provides Farmers an Opportunities for Growth
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Smithsonian Wants Public Participation to Develop Ag Archive
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is asking the public to help preserve the history of farming and ranching across the United States. Through user-submitted stories, photos, videos audio files, the Agriculture Innovation and Heritage Archive is hoping to … Continue reading
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Deadline Extended for Hispanic and Women Farmer Claims
The deadline has been extended for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers to file a claim if they feel they were discriminated against by USDA in past decades .The claims process is a voluntary alternative to litigation for each Hispanic … Continue reading
Today is Last Day for Hispanic, Women Producers to File a Claim
Today is the last day for Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who allege discrimination by USDA in past decades to file a claim in order to receive a cash payment or loan forgiveness. The claims process is a voluntary … Continue reading
