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NRCS Supervisory District Conservationist Kelvin Jackson helped tomato producer Danny Daniels expand his farm and make it more environmentally friendly.

Mississippi Farmer Grows Operation Just Like His Tomatoes: Successfully

For Danny Daniels, tomatoes take first place. He loves growing them so much, they’re the bulk of the produce raised on his Meridian, Miss. farm.

The retiree–turned–tomato guru started growing the fruit a few years ago. Tomatoes are finicky, and Daniels saw growing them successfully as a challenge.

Justin Fritscher, NRCS Mississippi Posted in Conservation Food and Nutrition Farming

Aug 03, 2012

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Photovoltaic cells recently installed at Red Caboose Winery in Texas were funded in part by a grant from USDA Rural Development

A Texas Winery Saves Energy and Money Thanks to USDA Grant

Red Caboose Winery, a family owned business in Meridian, Texas, was recently selected as a recipient of a USDA Rural Energy for America Program Grant. A $15,617 grant is being used to help lower the energy costs of running the rural winery that produces 10,000 cases of wine annually.

Johnny Smith, USDA Rural Development Area Director, and Gayle Cargo, USDA Rural Development Public Information Coordinator Posted in Energy Rural

Jan 11, 2011

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