FLAG is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive publication, the Farmers’ Guide to the Farm Service Agency Microloan Program, written to help farmers understand the new category of Operating Loans, called Microloans, now being offered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). The guide is available for free […]

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The Dakota/Washington/Ramsey/Scott County FSA Office will once again be hosting a NAP signup day in St. Paul. This day is designed to provide an alternative to coming to the Farmington FSA Service for producers wishing to enroll in NAP for the 2014 crop year. Interpretive services will be provided. FSA requests any interested producers to schedule an appointment […]

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FLAG submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture on behalf of Hmong National Development, Inc. (HND), the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI), the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), the Rural Coalition, and the Community Food and Justice Coalition (CFJC) regarding the proposed amendment, published at 78 Federal Register 78,788 (December 27, 2013), concerning Nondiscrimination […]

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St. Paul, Minnesota— Minority and immigrant farmers are invited to participate in the 9th Annual Immigrant and Minority Farmers Conference. Hosted by the Minnesota Food Association, USDA-Farm Service Agency and USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service, the two-day conference provides education and resources to small farm operators and fosters relationships between farmers and community partners. Major […]

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FLAG is currently seeking a Hmong-speaking community outreach volunteer. Candidates must feel comfortable communicating with FLAG’s farmer clients in the Hmong American community; organizing farmer meetings; maintaining FLAG’s administrative support systems (Access database and Outlook); and taking phone calls and relaying messages. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE •  Fluency in the Hmong language; good communication skills •  Knowledge […]

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