Page 21 - Farm Program News Today

The Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal is a weekly print newspaper and online news source serving Virginias Middle Peninsula.

Area farmers can stay up to date on all Farm Program information by calling the FSA office at 419-289-6951 ext. 2 and providing an email address.

The agency says the goal is to cover increased farm revenue with less paperwork.

“It tastes like sunshine,” Farm Program Director of Grow and Gather Farm Anna Zimmer said as she put a yellow cherry tomato in her mouth, straight off the vine.

MEDFORD, Ore. -- Rogue Valley’s Family Nurturing Center plans to honor a member of its family today.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Risk Management Agency recently announced the award of $2.2 million in risk management education grants for America’s farmers, including historically under-served and small-scale producers.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff will hold a three-part workshop on beekeeping for beginners.

House Ag Committee chairman bill provides insurance premium subsidy for small ranchers and establishes indemnity program.

Seaoil Philippines Inc. is stepping up its food security project through its corporate responsibility arm Seaoil Foundation Inc., a timely undertaking amid the looming global food crisis.

To teach sustainability within the community, the city launched the City Farm TLH Program. The purpose of the program is to help address vacant land, food insecurity.