Posted on 10/30/2021 12:37:54 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
From tractor parts to fertilizer, farmers are plagued with problems in the U.S. supply chain. And with labor already being an issue across the U.S., some fear it could get worse as vaccine mandates are prompting some employees to walk away from their jobs. After USDA said late last week it’s not approving a vaccine mandate exemption for Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees, farmers could see another shortage: FSA field staff.
The request was made by National Association of FSA County Office employees who filed the request. The Association, which represents 6,700 FSA employees, asked that county offices be allowed to choose regular testing instead of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations as detailed in President Biden’s September executive order.
According to Pro Farmer Washington Correspondent Jim Wiesemeyer, FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux fully supports President Biden’s executive order requiring vaccines for federal employees, which takes effect Nov. 22.
(Excerpt) Read more at agweb.com ...
“””After USDA said late last week it’s not approving a vaccine mandate exemption for Farm Service Agency (FSA) employees””””
Aren’t FSA employees Government Workers???
If so, I see FSA employees walking off the job as a major boost to the farm economy.
I looked to see what the FSA does:
Looks like they spend about $1.1 billion on their salaries and $400 million on “Agricultural Credit Insurance”.
Farm Loan programs are probably their largest activity. And I’m guessing that credit insurance is how they facilitate those loans through banks.
Activity List from Agency website:
Aerial Photography
ARC/PLC Program
Commodity Operations
Conservation Programs
Cooperative Agreements
Cotton Ginning Cost Share Program
Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Margin Protection Program for Dairy
Disaster Assistance Programs
Economic & Policy Analysis
Energy Programs
Environmental & Cultural Resource Compliance
Farm Bill Home
Farm Loan Programs
Financial Management Information
Laws and Regulations
Market Facilitation Program
MIDAS
Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Outreach & Education
Payment Eligibility
Price Support
Initiatives
FSA actually does a lot for midwest corn/beans farmers. I know a couple. Having to drive to the state capitol to talk to an FSA loan officer is going to be a real pain for them.
“Does a lot for farmers” — as in shower them with money? What else does FedGov do for farming?
Believe it or not, there was a serious need for these type of workers back in the day. Mom didn't even look for the job; they recruited her. She had the education, but couldn't drive. They gave her a three day training course and turned her loose.
That was a few years ago when public service meant you were supposed to serve the public, not that the public was supposed to serve you.
“Zach Ducheneaux”?
PING
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