MIFFLINTOWN — Sarah M Porch, Farm Loan Officer for USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Juniata/Mifflin/Perry/Dauphin County reminded producers recently that FSA has funding reserved specifically for use by targeted underserved groups and beginning farmers. These loan programs are designed to help farmers purchase and operate family farms. “With these loan programs, FSA hopes to help reverse the declining number of farmers and ranchers across the United States and especially here in Juniata/Mifflin/Perry/Dauphin County,” Porch said. “These loans help to encourage and assist them in ...