The news in recent weeks has been dominated by the farm bill, which dramatically impacts Farm Credit customers. The U.S. Senate has started to fine-tune the bill this week, debating cuts to the federally subsidized crop insurance program as well as the nation’s food stamp program. Here’s a roundup of other farm bill-related and general agriculture news from the month of May. Read More
Each year, Memorial Day provides an opportunity to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by members of our armed forces in pursuit of their duties, and a time to celebrate the freedoms they helped protect. It’s also frequently selected as “Opening Day” of the barbeque season – barbeques that are fueled by the food raised by hardworking U.S. producers. Read More
“Farmers feed us.” “No Farms, No Food.” “The world’s food is on our shoulders.” Compelling messages to be sure, but even more compelling is the medium through which they are conveyed: black marker on bare skin. Read More
What mother wouldn’t appreciate the gift of flowers on Mothers Day? The Farm Credit System, as a national network of financial providers, is committed to supporting American agriculture in all its diversity – which includes floral and horticultural producers. Read More
More than 50 attendees at Farm Credit’s Idea Share conference spent May 8 participating in the event’s first-ever Ag Tour, an opportunity for these communicators from around the country to learn about the challenges and opportunities unique to Louisiana agriculture. The group began the day learning about the importance of New Orleans as a port that transfers American rich production around the world, and ended with a visit to a farm-to-plate restaurant with big cache featuring foods from several of Louisiana’s small growers. Read More
