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USDA Partners with Texas A&M to Help Veterans Seeking Agriculture Loans and Careers
Secretary Perdue announced the partnership today in Dallas, Texas.
(Dallas, TX, May 31, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension Service to help military veterans obtain loans and pursue careers as farmers and ranchers. Secretary Perdue joined local dignitaries, members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and community leaders at the Dallas Farmers Market to unveil the new pilot program.
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is collaborating with AgriLife Extension Service on the pilot, which is part of the Texas A&M Battleground to Breaking Ground project. The program makes it easier for veterans to meet federal requirements to get FSA direct farm ownership loans, which can help provide access to land and capital.
“Veterans retiring from active duty face many challenges, and this effort provides them with hands-on training and financial planning to help them succeed as new farmers and ranchers,” said Secretary Perdue, who is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. “Through this pilot, veterans will learn how to build an agricultural business and how USDA can help them at every step of the way. We are committed to supporting veterans, whether they are starting or growing their farming or ranching operations. This is an important step in our efforts to strengthen the American economy and support our American heroes.”
The pilot program, which will include 15 to 18 veterans, will roll out in three phases: an introductory workshop, a business planning curriculum, and a production curriculum over a period of 12 to 18 months.
Typically, loan applicants must participate in the business operations of a farm for at least three years during a 10-year period. However, as part of this pilot program, participants can combine the certificate they receive with their military leadership or management experience to satisfy this requirement. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 45 percent of armed service members are from rural America.
Pilot program applications will be accepted from interested veterans between June 15 and July 20, 2018, until 11 p.m. central standard time, apply here. For more information about USDA programs, visit newfarmers.usda.gov/veterans or https://www.farmers.gov.
To learn about other ways USDA is supporting veterans, visit https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/initiatives/veterans, and watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAeLqXHUU3w.
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‘The Standoff’ follows the McCullough sisters who must fight for water supply for their cattle
LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. – Growing up watching old Western films and learning about Arizona history throughout his life, living and hunting in Arizona as well as teaching his own daughters some of those same things inspired Andrew C .Watzek to write “The Standoff” (published by Trafford Publishing). At first, he had no intention to write additional books, but according to Watzek, his readers demand for more stories about the McCullough sisters, which spawned the now complete trilogy.
The book picks up with the McCullough girls at their ranch after their first successful cattle drive. Happy with how their lives are turning out, the girls look toward the future of the ranch and make sure everything will be ready for the next few years. While on a short fishing trip, Angela notices that the creek, which runs through their ranch and is the water supply for their cattle, is not as high as it should be for that time of year. During their investigation, they find that a mining company has built a dam on the river, cutting off a needed lifeline for the ranchers.
The McCulloughs tell the other ranchers in the area about what they have found, and everyone tries to figure out what to do about their predicament. The girls go up to the mine to talk with the manager; however, the big mining company refuses to release any water. The McCulloughs and the neighboring ranches vow to get their water by any means necessary. What will come next? Will one side break first? Will there be a range war in a fight for water in the desert?
“This book contains a little something for everyone, from drama, excitement, adventure, romance and a little comedy,” Watzek says. “It emphasizes how strong women can be in a time when women were held back from everything.”
“The Standoff”
By Andrew C. Watzek
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 280 pages | ISBN 9781490788630
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 280 pages | ISBN 9781490788647
E-Book | 280 pages | ISBN 9781490788623
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Andrew C. Watzek was born and raised in the Southwest and has been fascinated with its rich history and heroic tales for many years. He is married to Ronda, his wife of 44 years and has two daughters, Stephanie and Jennifer, who were raised just as the characters in the books. He started writing late in life finishing his first novel at age 56. Prior to that, he spent his life working as a construction superintendent and writing the occasional article for outdoor magazines.
Trafford Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC, author services imprint, was the first publisher in the world to offer an “on-demand publishing service,” and has led the independent publishing revolution since its establishment in 1995. Trafford was also one of the earliest publishers to utilize the Internet for selling books. More than 10,000 authors from over 120 countries have utilized Trafford’s experience for self publishing their books. For more information about Trafford Publishing, or to publish your book today, call 1-888-232-4444 or visit trafford.com.
