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USDA Offers Opportunities to America’s Veterans as they Seek Careers in Agriculture

November 09, 2017 Scott Whittington, USDA Farm Service Agency

Thousands of veterans leave the military every year, but there’s a new “service” they can provide. Over the next few decades, the world will need to increase its food production to keep up with a growing population. Career options available to American vets in the agriculture sector include owning...

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Skills Sown in Military Service Grow at USDA

November 09, 2017 Ken Melton, Staff Sgt., USMC, (Ret.), Public Affairs Specialist, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service

A rising sun chases away the darkness across the landscape while the hard working men and women start another day to accomplish the tasks that keep America strong. Whether on the battlefield or in the corn field, these dedicated individuals approach life and work in similar ways. That’s why USDA is...

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FSA Facility Loan Gives Washington State Producers Marketing Advantage

November 03, 2017 Cassie Bable, FSA Public Affairs Specialist

John and Dorie Belisle own and operate BelleWood Acres in northwest Washington State, near the Canadian border. The Belisles and their family planted their first apple orchard in 1996 and have 31 acres of high density trees, which pencils out to about 25,000 trees.

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