FSA Outreach Focus FSA Outreach Focus Reaching Out to Keep Farmers, Ranchers & Partners Informed August 19, 2016 Military Experience Opens Door for Soldier to Return to the Farm Graduating from high school in the small town of Blakely, Georgia, Tracy Robinson was required to take an armed forces aptitude test. When asked what he …
Month: August 2016
USDA Services Can Help Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by Flooding in Louisiana
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0180.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov USDA Services Can Help Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by Flooding in Louisiana WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2016 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farmers …
Secretary Vilsack Awards $17.8 Million to Cultivate the Next Generation of F armers and Ranchers, Sets Stage for Continued New Farmer and Rancher Support
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0179.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 press@oc.usda.gov Secretary Vilsack Awards $17.8 Million to Cultivate the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers, Sets Stage for Continued New Farmer and Rancher Support AMES, Iowa, Aug. …
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Only 2 Days Before the Early Bird Rates Fly Away
If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online Register at the Members-Only Early Bird Conference Rate Today Before It Flies Away Wednesday, Aug. 17! The Food & Farm Event of the Year Returns to Durham, NC November 4-6 http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/sac CFSA Members – This is your opportunity to take advantage of huge …
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Go To A Meeing: Help Local, Organic Farmers (really)
If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online Dear Rebecca, Imagine this: You're outside grilling burgers from locally raised cattle that, according to the label, have only eaten non-GMO feed. It's hot outside, and the heat from the grill isn't helping, so you begin to wonder, "how hard is it to …
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Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Death of Firefighter Justin Beebe
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. You are subscribed to USDA Office of Communications. Release No. 0178.16 Contact: Office of Communications (202)720-4623 Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the Death of Firefighter Justin Beebe WASHINGTON, August 15, 2016—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement on the death …
USDA In Case You Missed It – #USDAResults: A New Era for Civil Rights at USDA
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Since 2009, USDA has prioritized outreach and engagement to form new partnerships across America and regain trust where it was once lost. Over the past eight years, each of the Department’s agencies has expanded its reach, increasing awareness about critical assistance programs and developing …
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Eliminating Food Deserts/Partner With FSA
FSA Outreach Focus FSA Outreach Focus Reaching Out to Keep Farmers, Ranchers & Partners Informed August 12, 2016 FSA employees along with a host of other agencies and organizations worked to eliminate a food desert in Alabama. Pictured (l to r) back row: Ryan Hardin, Gretchen Thomas, Duane Andrews, Bryan Rhea, Lashannda James; front row: …
Buy Your Tickets Now for the Eastern Triangle Farm Tour
If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online Buy Your Tickets Now for the 10th Annual Eastern Triangle Farm Tour! Tour Local, Sustainable Farms and Discover the Delicious Meat, Dairy, Fruits and Veggies Produced Right Here in the Eastern Triangle! Sept. 17-18 from 1-5 PM both days http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/etft
North Carolina Small Farm Association 