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The Farm Service Agency makes loans to rural youth to establish and operate income producing agriculture projects in connection with their participation in 4-H or FFA.
Projects must be planned and operated with the help of the organization adviser, produce sufficient income to repay the loan and provide the youth with practical business and […]

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This morning brought a big change in the weather as the wind is blowing and the snow is swirling. At least the mud is now frozen again but the realization that winter still holds its grip doesn’t help the spring fever from the recent warm up.
But spring is just around the corner as […]

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The snow and ice are gone but the recent wind storm brought down a lot of trees in our neck of the woods. I’ve been meaning to take down an old dead oak tree at the corner of the machine shed for some time now. Mother Nature did it for me.
The tree had […]

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This winter has reminded me of my childhood when snow came and lasted for weeks on end. My youngest daughter has enjoyed sledding with her friends and I have enjoyed sitting by the fire as much as possible.
Farming in this kind of weather brings home the reality it’s not all fun and games […]

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I take it all of you reading my message have survived all the food and festivities of the holiday season. I am sure we are making the lifestyle changes we have thought about the past several years.
You know what I mean — a little less pastries, cut out the Mountain Dew, try to […]

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As we celebrate Christmas, I always reflect back, not only on this year, but on those gone by. I am so thankful for my farmers, friends and family. We have been through a lot over the years.
I fondly recall those years when I worked as the ASCS director in Harrison County. It was […]

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I know I am showing my age, not only in my looks, but by my generations of farm experiences.
I read about a hog referendum and I think back to those summer days at home scraping down the finishing barn at Dad’s and those winter mornings checking baby pigs under heat lamps. Those were great […]

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It is always nice to visit with our families and friends on Thanksgiving, and even better to graze on the food that everyone brings to share. We are thankful for all that we have and the opportunity to serve our farmers in this great country.
A portion of our Ohio has a new program called […]

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Hang onto your hats! Sign-up for the 2009 Direct and Counter-Cyclical Program is still under construction.

Forms have not been completed for the 2009 crop year and regulations have not been published. An announcement will be made and you will be notified when we are ready to proceed.

Something to consider while you’re anxiously awaiting […]

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The 2008 Farm Bill is bringing changes to our 2009 farm plans just as the changing weather is bringing changes to our final 2008 plans.

Disaster assistance
While preparing for the 2009 crop year, you might want to consider the issuance of disaster payments. The newly enacted legislation issues a fleet of disaster […]