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Gregory Geortz new Wyoming FSA Director
Published Thursday, July 02, 2009 at 06:19 PM
"Gregory Geortz has a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our rural communities and will help build on the Obama Administration's efforts to rebuild and revitalize rural America," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Geortz is the owner operator of a family farm in Weatland, Wyo., one of the first 100% Organic certified in the area. Geortz was a member of the State Executive Committee for the Farm Service Service Agency from 1995-2004. He is a member of the Slater Wind Energy Association and the Wyoming Wheat Growers Board of Directors. Geortz also served as a Platte County Commissioner from 1987 - 1990.
USDA's Farm Services Agency works to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural Americans. Some of the agency's efforts include facilitating income support, disaster assistance and conservation programs, providing operating loans for the procurement of farm equipment, seed and fertilizer, as well as offering ownership loans to help new and veteran producers purchase a farm. FSA also works to procure various commodities to benefit low-income families through domestic food assistance programs.
The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture and natural resources and touches the life of every American. Reflecting President Obama's commitment to expanding economic opportunities in rural America, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the USDA are working to enhance availability of broadband, promote the development of renewable energy, to conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and environment, and promote a sustainable, safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply.
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