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Virginia Farmers Sprout Agricultural Knowledge for White House Fellows

September 06, 2012 Linda Cronin, Virginia Public Affairs/Outreach Specialist

Twelve White House fellows were given the opportunity to experience agriculture first hand. From a custom slaughterhouse to a large-scale fruit and vegetable operation, the group grazed the hills and pastures of Virginia to learn the importance of ag in the U.S. Hosted by Virginia Farm Service...

Initiatives

USDA Support Helps Build Feed Mill, Boosts Small Businesses in Southwestern Minnesota

September 06, 2012 Adam Czech USDA Minnesota, Public Affairs Specialist

As construction crews were busy putting the finishing touches on New Vision Co-op’s new grain elevator and feed mill in Magnolia, Minn., last month, USDA Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer and other area leaders visited the site to highlight the economic impact of the project. “This...

Rural

Bringing Decent, Affordable Housing to a Rural Mississippi Community

September 06, 2012 Megan Pittman, Mississippi USDA Public Information Officer

Recently, Trina George, Mississippi State Director for USDA Rural Development participated in the Rosedale Estates open house. The Open House commemorated the completion of a new 24 unit apartment complex in Rosedale, Miss., that received funding from USDA. The apartment complex received two loans...

Rural

US Forest Service Highlights Scenic Drives for Enjoying the North Carolina's Fall Foliage

September 06, 2012 Robert H. Westover, U.S. Forest Service

The US Forest Service has launched a Leaf Viewing in Western North Carolina webpage for 2012 featuring scenic drives and areas in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests for enjoying fall foliage. Visitors to the site will see pictures and get directions to enjoy the kaleidoscope of glorious leaf...

Forestry