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USDA provides assistance to catfish and asparagus producers

Linda Hennen, state excecutive director for United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency in Minnesota, announced that catfish and asparagus producers will have until September 23 to apply for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program for Farmers.

September 08, 2010

USDA announces Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that a general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) has begun and will continue through Friday, August 27, 2010.

August 18, 2010

Home sweet home: Program turns residents into homeowners

Home sweet home: Program turns residents into homeowners Homeownership plays a vital role in improving lives, as well as in strengthening neighborhoods and the economy.

By By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , July 28, 2010

USDA announces assistance program for orchardists and nursery tree growers

Orchardists and nursery tree growers can begin applying for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program, announced USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Linda Hennen.

June 02, 2010

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Enrollment deadline approaching for ACRE

Linda Hennen, executive director of USDA’s Minnesota Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers that June 1, 2010, is the deadline for the 2010 Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program or the traditional Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP).

May 26, 2010

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EQIP funding available for conservation

Now is a good time to contact a Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to discuss your conservation needs and complete an application to receive funding through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

February 19, 2010

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Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds available to Minnesota producers

Agricultural producers looking to solve natural resource problems on their farms should apply now for assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), administered by the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

February 12, 2010

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Home buyers may qualify for tax credits

USDA Rural Development will have about $42 million available through its direct home loan program targeted at low-income residents throughout rural Minnesota in 2010.

February 10, 2010

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Meeting offers information about conservation programs

Douglas County residents with an interest in natural resources are invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the various USDA conservation programs, including the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP).

January 13, 2010

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Farm Service Agency county committee elections under way

Linda Hennen, executive director of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency in Minnesota, announced that the 2009 FSA county committee election ballots have been mailed to eligible voters.

November 18, 2009

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Meetings in Brandon, Carlos will explain Conservation Stewardship program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) began a continuous sign-up for the new Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) on August 10 in Minnesota.

August 21, 2009

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Ploughshare Farm and community supported agriculture

In my last column, we visited about the “locavore” movement and eating locally. This week I’d like to suggest another local option, community supported agriculture (CSA).

By By Robin Trott, Extension Educator , August 05, 2009

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Deadline nears for risk management program

Jay Backowski, executive director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Douglas County, reminds producers that the sign-up deadline to elect the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program is August 14.

July 29, 2009

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Commissioner Hugoson urges USDA to reshape animal identification discussion

Letter to Secretary Vilsack suggests bigger state role and a focus on "how to do it" instead of "why to do it."

July 22, 2009

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2009 EQIP applications due May 22

Minnesota landowners are encouraged to submit 2009 applications to USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) for participation in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) by May 22.

May 20, 2009

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