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New Farms for New Americans in Vermont

June 20, 2011 Nancy Bond, Regional Outreach Coordinator, Farm Service Agency

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Vermont is going above and beyond to reach socially disadvantaged farmers in the Green Mountain state. FSA’s Vermont State Executive Director, Robert Paquin, cites the outstanding work of two Vermont-based FSA employees in particular—brothers Brad and Larry...

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Deputy Secretary Celebrates Opening of a Non-Profit Pennsylvania Kitchen for Use by Food Entrepreneurs

June 17, 2011 Thomas P. Williams, State Director USDA Rural Development, Pennsylvania

Tucked in the back of York’s historic (circa 1754) downtown Central Market, YorKitchen, a shared commercial kitchen incubator officially opened its doors this morning. The crowd of nearly 40 local supporters applauded as Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, York County Economic Development officials...

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Hispanic Farmer Serves as Shining Example for Sustainable Agriculture

June 08, 2011 Rey Adame, NRCS New Mexico

Lawrence Sanchez is a good farmer, businessman and member of his community, Tome, New Mexico.

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A New Roadmap to Sustainable Agriculture

June 08, 2011 USDA National Agroforestry Center Director Andy Mason

Nicola Macpherson knows the benefits of agroforestry. After all, she has the success of her farm, Timber Farms in the Sink, and her business, Ozark Forest Mushrooms, as proof.

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Farmers Market Promotion Program: Expanding Food Access Through Direct Marketing

June 03, 2011 Rayne Pegg, Administrator, USDA AMS Farmers Market Promotion Program on June 3, 2011

As the opening of this season’s USDA Farmers Market occurs today in Washington, D.C., Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan announced approximately $10 million is available to expand direct marketing opportunities and help to eliminate food deserts and increase food access in low-income...