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FSA offers microloans: cultivating big dreams on a smaller scale
Hello again! The Farm Service Agency is now offering a new microloan program designed to assist small family farms, beginning farmers and socially disadvantaged farmers with operating credit. The microloan program was developed to better serve the unique financial operating needs of beginning, niche and the smallest of family farm operations. The microloan offers a
Peel-and-stick solar cells thanks to Stanford University
GOLDEN, Colo. — It may be possible soon to charge cell phones, change the tint on windows, or power small toys with peel-and-stick versions of solar cells, thanks to a partnership between Stanford University and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). A scientific paper, Peel and Stick: Fabricating Thin Film Solar
Court tanks anhydrous case, but Ohio farmer’s battle not over
Medina County asks for immediate injunction against Ohio’s 70-plus farm-based anhydrous ammonia tanks.
Water quality: Not quite, but almost, rocket science
We’ll be hearing lots more about watershed protection and regulation across the country, as states are mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency to establish nutrient standards for water bodies.
Pennsylvania’s new food safety law initiates major procedure changes
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new law recently adopted by the state legislature will have some immediate and important impacts on eating establishments in Pennsylvania, according to a food safety expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. House bill 74, which became Act 106 of 2010, has combined and updated previous regulations, said Martin
FSA Andy By FSA Andy
Hello Again! The Farm Service Agency has loan programs to assist beginning farmers and/or members of socially disadvantaged groups to finance agricultural enterprises. Under these designated farm loan programs, FSA can provide financing to eligible applicants through either direct or guaranteed loans. Each fiscal year FSA targets a portion of its loan funds to beginning
Consider handling options for sand-laden manure
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sand bedding is very popular with many dairy producers — until it comes to handling sand-laden manure. Sand is very comfortable for cows to lie on in well designed and managed freestalls. But sand-laden manure is difficult to handle and abrasive to concrete and manure handling equipment. Several options There are
Too many mouths, not enough food
MADISON, Wis. — With the caloric needs of the planet expected to soar by 50 percent in the next 40 years, planning and investment in global agriculture will become critically important, according a new report released June 25. The report, produced by Deutsche Bank, one of the world’s leading global investment banks, in collaboration with
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 17, 2008
MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — The Ridge Runners 4-H club met July 8 at the home of adviser Annette Clark. Members’ activity records were scored during the meeting. Members attending 4-H camp were recognized, and members discussed the upcoming fair. Livestock may start arriving the evening of July 26 and animals must be in place by noon
Clean Ohio preservation easement applications due May 25
Unless additional funding is granted, Ohio’s farmland preservation program will be in its final year.
