Fascinating article and maps about natural disasters in the U.S. "It turns out there is nowhere in the United States that is particularly insulated from everything."
Analysis | Mapping America’s wicked weather and deadly disasters https://t.co/JylwvbfC1R
Minnesota farmers may seek assistance from the Rural Finance Authority’s (#RFA) Restructure II Loan program if they have good credit but are having trouble with cash flow. Learn more: https://t.co/4t6ZGGf9Qk @MNagriculture#MNag#agriculture#econdev
There's no good time for a natural disaster, but the catastrophic floods in the Midwest are particularly poorly timed - not only because early spring is critical for planting, but also because farmers are already in the midst of an economic crisis: https://t.co/9bpbCD5Pj5
The Rural Finance Authority Board issued a Disaster Declaration for the State of Minnesota which now makes low interest loans available for Minnesota farmers whose operations suffered barn collapses or other damage due to the record winter snowfall. https://t.co/6SUasqrBcQ
Nebraska families facing historic losses, this will impact food on your table
-Over $1billion in 🌽 🐄🐖🐔losses, will ⬆️
-Farmers already had a 20% increase in bankruptcies, will ⬆️
-64 counties declared emergencies
-79,000 miles of waterways in Nebraska, more 🌧️ on the way
Well done @MinnPost article by @tarynphaneuf about the years-long bad farm economy. To help @FarmersLegal help family farmers, please donate here: https://t.co/MkGcr3Ga43
Why Minnesota legislators are so worried about the state's farmers https://t.co/0SXOubfRS8 via @MinnPost
Congratulations to @ThommyPetersen on being nominated to be the MN Commissioner of Agriculture! @FarmersLegal and I look forward to continuing to work with you and @MNagriculture to support Minnesota family farmers!
Touring the National Weather Service in Norman, OK. #Farmers hit by 2017 hurricanes, sign up for @USDA#WHIP assistance by Nov. 16. @FarmersLegal WHIP Farmers’ Guide here: https://t.co/z3AAurXjyK
We are proud to have prevailed in our defense of a law protecting family farmers, and to represent NDFU and their nearly 46,000 farm family members, against corporate farming. https://t.co/mLOhetyR3L
There are many reasons to buy directly from farmers (at farmers markets or through CSAs) but one that isn't too well-understood is this exchange's impact on the local economy. https://t.co/7Ia23TPO2L
"With the farm economy in crisis, Farm Aid is not compromising. And we sure ain’t quitting. Staying true to our core values, we’re standing right here with family farmers." – @WillieNelson https://t.co/4dFColZTDw
This is absolutely true. MN Farm Advocates are essential to keeping family farmers on the land. Thanks to @MNagriculture we now have another advocate during this financially distressed farm economy. https://t.co/TelZJJuDYg
New photo stream: Winona County is located on the headwaters of the Mississippi, directly across from Wisconsin. This land was originally the home to the Dakota people and is marked by beautiful bluffs.
“We need to support farmers who feed our country and the world, and that includes making sure they can get the mental health services they need, even if they live in remote areas.” https://t.co/0ewGksgkE4
39 percent of rural communities lack access to reliable broadband. Repealing net neutrality will make it worse by decreasing competition, investment, and entrepreneurship: https://t.co/aWtQfbrFAc #FCCLive
Contract poultry farmers "have to put their home in hock" to raise the $1.5 million to $2 million it takes to start a poultry operation. "Then you have to take what the companies give you or take your chances on losing the farm.” https://t.co/jKsQ8FYyS7
.@USDA_NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program can help beginning farmers #ActOnClimate by offering payments for the implementation and success of conservation practices: https://t.co/kAO9XWzIbM