If you have Internet access and an e-mail account, it is possible for you to conduct your FSA/USDA business online through an e-Authentication or eAuth account.

The primary or first level of access allows producers to customize a Web portal page for specific information about USDA and participate in public surveys for a USDA agency.

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The $290 billion farm bill, with all its election year add-ons, is so confusing you’ll probably have to use the strategy that worked for your father too.

That’s to watch for the person at the Farm Service Agency who actually knows what to do to put your farm in compliance for payments.

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“Working with G-Eye Mobile will bring another convenience to the people in Marion County,” said Mike Ryan, chief executive officer. “They offer currently offer five diagnostic tests previously not available in this area.”

A lactose-intolerance breath test is a non-invasive, affordable and easy test for detecting one of the most common gastrointestinal problems. The test measures the level of hydrogen expelled in a simple breath sample.

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Shewey joins the foundation staff after five years in the admissions department of Tabor College and, most recently, more than 15 years as a financial adviser with Ameriprise Financial Services.

As am MBF representative, Shewey will encourage charitable contributions through current giving, estate planning and lifetime gift plans. He also will provide MBF programs and services to individuals and ministries throughout the Central and Southern districts of the MB conference.

“Andy brings vast experience in assisting individuals and families in meeting their financial objectives,” Jon Wiebe, MBF president and chief executive officer. “We look forward to his application of these skills to help individuals and ministries meet their financial and charitable objectives.”

Shewey is also excited about the career shift to vocational ministry.

“I look forward to helping those in the MB community with financial stewardship solutions,” he said.

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