Compost Powers USDA's Organic People's Garden (Despite Chemical Ag's Concerns)
About the time that Chemical Ag spokespeople were chiding Michelle Obama for promoting home-grown organic food with her White House garden, compost from the Rodale Institute farm was landing on a new organic garden right in front of U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters.

Agricultural Tax Tips
If your deductible loss from operating your farm is more than your other income for the year, you may have a net operating loss (NOL). You may also have an NOL if you had a personal or business-related casualty or theft loss that was more than your income.

Hannaford Supermarkets Adopts Keep Local Farms™ Initiative Throughout Stores, A First in the Country
Today, Hannaford Supermarkets joined forces with local dairy farmers to launch the Keep Local Farms™ initiative throughout its 171 New England and New York grocery stores. Hannaford is the first retailer in the country to implement the Keep Local Farms program. The initiative will help raise funds for local Northeast dairy farmers, ensure a local, fresh supply of milk, and provide customers a way to support local dairy farmers and the local food network they help to sustain.

Farm Credit Reminds Farmers to Practice Farm Safety This Season
September is Farm Safety Month