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Andy Timmons of Lost Draw Vineyards presented Jerry Weaver of Lahey Vineards with the 2023 Ag Champion award at the conclusion of the Dinner. Jerry is pictured with his wife Donna.
Read moreMonday, April 10 Shepherds Pie, Steamed Cabbage, Banana Pudding and Rolls
Read moreEligibility for many USDA programs requires compliance with a conservation plan or system on highly erodible land (HEL) used for the production of agricultural commodities. This includes Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan, disaster assistance, safety net, price support, and conservation programs; Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs; and Risk Management Agency (RMA) Federal crop insurance.
Read moreAccessing capital to begin, extend or support an agriculture operation can be especially challenging to new producers. Farm Service Agency’s “Beginning Farmer” direct and guaranteed loan programs provide an opportunity for qualified applicants to secure loans from funding set aside for producers who meet the following conditions: Has operated a farm for not more than 10 years Will materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm Agrees to participate in a loan assessment, borrower training and financial management program sponsored by FSA Does not own a farm in excess of 30 percent of the county’s average size farm.
Read moreUSDA has rolled out two new programs. The Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP). The ERP Phase 2 program is for qualifying losses suffered in 2020 & 2021 crop years. PARP is for revenue losses suffered in 2020 crop year. Both programs are very detailed and require some research and figuring before applying. Please refer to the article below along with other resources listed below.
Read moreWorkforce Solutions South Plains hosts our first in person job fair of 2023 next week at the Civic Center!
Read moreThe Lone Star State continues to lead the nation in jobs added with 58,200 new positions in February, bringing the state to nearly 14 million total nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. February also marked two full years of uninterrupted job growth in the state.
Read moreGet ready for some good conversation at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming ag appreciation event because the speaker is a well-known auctioneer in the equine industry.
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