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Washington Woman Inspired to Grow Out on Her Own

August 26, 2015 Tanya Brown, FSA Outreach Marketing Specialist

For Elsa Torres, farming is more than just a job or a livelihood. It’s an inspiration. Ever since she was a young girl, Elsa can remember working in orchard fields with her father, Jose Torres. It was something she loved and cherished. “My father is the person I admire the most,” said Elsa. “He came...

Conservation

The Nuna Bean: 'Power Popper' Has Funny Name, Serious Nutritional Benefits

August 25, 2015 Jan Suszkiw, Public Affairs Specialist, Agricultural Research Service

This post is part of the Science Tuesday feature series on the USDA blog. Check back each week as we showcase stories and news from USDA’s rich science and research portfolio. Indigenous people of the Andes Mountains in South America have farmed the nuña bean (a.k.a. “Peruvian Popping bean”) as a...

Research and Science

Commitment to Innovation and Conservation Shapes the Littles' Family Farm

August 24, 2015 Dan Zinkand, NRCS South Dakota

When you stop on a bridge that crosses the Big Sioux River in Hamlin County, South Dakota, and look south you can see how well Donnie, Barry and Eli Little manage their cows and crops to improve soil and water quality and increase productivity. Cows graze in one of 24 paddocks that the family...

Conservation

Minnesota Farmer Commits a Century of Life to Agriculture, Dedicating Three Decades to Conservation

August 21, 2015 Brenda Carlson, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Farm Service Agency

When Minnesota farmer and conservationist Arthur “Art” Hulberg celebrated his 100 th birthday this month, he also marked the 30 th anniversary of USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)–a program in which Hulberg has participated since its inception. Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val...

Conservation

High Tunnels Helps Community Supported Agriculture Farm

August 18, 2015 Jody Christiansen, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Illinois

Somewhat hidden in Livingston County, Illinois is a five-acre farm that is reminiscent of farms years ago. With assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the farm is able to maintain a diversified operation with agritourism features and run a CSA ­– or Community...

Conservation Food and Nutrition Farming

August Reports Look into Farm Economy

August 18, 2015 Tony Dorn, Economics Section Head, National Agricultural Statistics Service

If you are interested in the farm economy, August is a great time of the year. Here at NASS, we start the month by putting out an analysis of farm production expenditures. In other words, how much does it cost to produce our foods, fuels, and fabrics. On the next day, we publish a report on the...

USDA Results Conservation

Vermont's Farm to Ballet Project Shines the Spotlight on Conservation

August 10, 2015 Amy Overstreet, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Vermont

Vermont’s agricultural history will soon be enriched as a new Farm to Ballet project aims to celebrate the state’s farming culture and expose a new audience to the beauty of classical ballet. The endeavor is the brainchild of former professional dancer and Vermont native Chatch Pregger. His farm...

Conservation Food and Nutrition Farming

Listening and Learning From Local Food Stakeholders in New Mexico

August 07, 2015 Ken Keck, Agricultural Marketing Service’s Local Food Research and Development Division Director

As part of National Farmers Market Week, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Anne L. Alonzo and I traveled to New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. The bustling Santa Fe Farmers Market was the perfect place to kick off the week! While there, we also traveled to the beautiful...

Food and Nutrition Farming

Potato Grower Improves Operations From Soil to Store

August 07, 2015 Beverly Moseley, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas

What do you get when you combine an abandoned rural high school, two Colorado farm families and potatoes? White Rock Specialties. The innovative potato packing facility in Mosca, Colorado, is an economic driver for valley potato growers and employment in this small, unincorporated community in the...

Conservation

Farmers Markets and SNAP - A Win-Win for All

August 07, 2015 Michele Huitric, Public Affairs Specialist, Food and Nutrition Service, Western Region

Farmers markets create the ultimate win-win-win scenario. They provide consumers access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, and other foods, while also giving farmers the opportunity to develop a personal relationship with their customers. Just ask executive director Jerry Lami who manages the West...

Food and Nutrition
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