05/02/2008
brownfieldnetwork@learfield.com
Rural Issues Forum
FSA farmer data released
USDA's Farm Service Agency had to, by law, give up the business information of farmers in several of their data bases. The
move opens a treasure trove of data about any farmer who has participated in any FSA program since 2005.
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05/01/2008
brownfieldnetwork@learfield.com
Rural Issues Forum
The world needs America's
farmers
We are paying more for many food items at the grocery store and at restaurants, yet America still has access to the cheapest and safest food in the world.
So what is driving prices higher?
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04/30/2008
brownfieldnetwork@learfield.com
Rural Issues Forum
More young people want to
farm
A recent survey of Iowa FFA members shows there is more interest in looking at a career in agriculture. Specifically, the survey shows an increase in the
number of young people interested in farming.
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04/29/2008
brownfieldnetwork@learfield.com
Rural Issues Forum
Spring is here
Leaving home to drive the 30 minutes to the office this morning was not easy. I simply didn't want to come to work. The morning air smelled of hyacinths and cows as I
walked out the back door and to the show barn where I park my car. Spring is my favorite time of year
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04/29/2008
brownfieldnetwork@learfield.com
Rural Issues Forum
Voting is a right and
responsibility
America's Founding Fathers turned the responsibilities of this country and its people over to its people when they gave us the freedom and
opportunity to vote for and elect those who govern the people. Let's make certain we do our homework when electing officials at every level.
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04/25/2008
brownfieldnetwork@learfield.com
Rural Issues Forum
Tell the ag story to your
friends
Dr. Jay Lehr tells those in the ag community to step up to the plate
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