On June 10 from 8 to 9 am, the organization ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) will offer a free webinar called, "Should Crop Insurance Be Part of Your Farm Risk Management Plan?"

Dan Hromas of York, Nebraska, is the recipient of the Center for Rural Affairs’ 2014 Bob Steffen Pioneer Award. It honors his integrity, leadership, and extraordinary efforts in sustainable agriculture.

This beginning farmer exemplifies service to his community of veterans and neighbors. He returned from duty after 20 years of service in the military, and decided he wanted to farm and work for himself. But he couldn’t afford land or cows, so he started with chickens.