Remembering two lifelong farmers
We lost two local stalwarts of our farming community this past week. Raymond was 97 and Warren was 89.
FSA Andy for June 4, 2009
Hello Again!Planting season is in full swing and many of you are now finishing up those last few acres. Sun-drenched days will soon find...
Farewell, FSA Andy
After nearly 24 years and 1,200 installments, the local USDA Farm Service Agency authors of Farm and Dairy's "Ask FSA Andy" column are saying adieu.
FSA Andy for March 26, 2009
Hello again!The Farm Service Agency wants to remind interested applicants FSA offers loans for farmers to purchase farmland and to finance agricultural operations. FSA...
FSA Andy says farm storage facility policy is changing
Recent changes have been made to USDA's Farm Storage Facility Loan Program that provides low-interest financing for producers to build or upgrade farm storage...
FSA Andy: Changes to come
Budget reductions are changing the face of the FSA offices across the state, like everyone we are doing more with less. Less staffing, limited supplies, and even proposals of fewer offices.
Ask FSA Andy By FSA Andy
Hello Again!Congratulations to all the newly elected and re-elected county committee members. Their responsibilities begin immediately, as the first official meeting this month will...
Ask FSA Andy before you mow that CRP ground
Hello Again!
As you read this, Memorial Day is right around the corner, welcoming THE “official start of the summer season.”
Maybe you will celebrate the...
Shale energy is big now, but don’t discount wind
Shale energy is big news for now, but wind has been with us forever.
Sign up for CRP any time
Last week, the Farm Service Agency restarted the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup. This program gets its name from having no ending sign-up...
