Ranching, Agriculture New Career for Retirees in Okaloosa County

Randall Weiseman November 21, 2016 Cattle, Environment, Florida, General, Livestock, Poultry, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS

Randy and Tracey Duncan (picture from Florida NRCS)

Randy and Tracey Duncan (picture from Florida NRCS)

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida helped an Okaloosa County couple start their new their new farming and ranching careers. After retiring, Randy and Tracey Duncan’s new careers on Flyin D Ranch began in 2012 when they moved onto 300 acres located 16 miles northeast of Crestview, Florida.

To read more about the Duncan’s story and learn about CSP, go to the Florida NRCS website.

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