Resource Centers On Urban Agriculture & Food Security (RUAF) has functioned since 1999 as a global network of 6 regional organisations that share a common vision on urban development and poverty reduction and together implement an international program focussed on urban agriculture and food security. The mission of the RUAF Foundation is to contribute to …
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Thousands of family farms and ranch operations in the High Plains region have been devastated by a recent snow and ice storm. Many remain without power and other utilities, and roads are impassable in many areas due to heavy snow, icy conditions, and downed utility lines. The National Cattleman’s Beef Association (NCBA) has established a …
IE Maryland readers don’t miss the chance to learn from area farmers and agricultural educators with expertise on and insight into new, profitable farm enterprises! Future Harvest-CASA brings together outstanding farmers, regionally known researchers and experienced educators in the field of sustainable agriculture in its popular annual gathering. WHEN: January 12-13, 2007 WHERE: Hagerstown, Maryland …
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and PBS introduce PBS Blend, a new Fair Trade Certified(TM) organic coffee. Available at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, PBS Blend is offered in whole bean in 10-oz. packages and single-serve K-Cups(R) for use in Keurig(R) Single-Cup brewers. PBS Blend supports public television’s independent and award-winning programming and educational services. PBS Blend …
PotashCorp, the world’s largest producer of crop nutrients, recently launched a first-of-its-kind website designed to inspire the agriculture industry to embrace sustainable business practices. The site profiles ag retailers from across North America who are leading the way in local sustainable development programs. “Through our Enriching program we hope to provide greater visibility to the …
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) recently released a report, “Achieving Sustainable Production of Agricultural Biomass for Biorefinery Feedstock,” that addresses the question “Can American farmers feed the growing biofuel industry?” The report details the potential of cellulosic biomass as an energy resource and the promise of no-till cropping for greater residue collection. It also proposes …
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Imagine a facility that initiates, inspires, supports and monitors change toward sustainable living, leading the way toward sustainable development and the use of sustainable technologies through practice, education and market transformation… … A Link to cutting edge thinking, technologies & initiatives… Practical demonstrations on how to integrate green community building projects into our daily lives… …
SARE is a competitive grants program providing grants to researchers, agricultural educators, farmers and ranchers, and students in the United States. Research and Education Grants: Ranging from $30,000 to $150,000 or more, these grants fund projects that usually involve scientists, producers, and others in an interdisciplinary approach. Professional Development Grants: To spread the knowledge about …
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Though it now represents less than 3 percent of the overall food and beverage industry, organics is the niche showing the most robust growth. It jumped 16 percent last year, while conventional food sales grew less than 5 percent. Organics are poised to consume more of the total food and beverage market as more players …
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GMWatch.org presented an encouraging study on organic cotton production in India. The study was conducted over the course of a two year time period during which an Indo-Swiss research team collected and compared agronomic data on 60 organic and conventional farms. As GMWatch reports, the study found that organic producers benefitted from: 40% lower costs …
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As the Memphis Business Journal reports, the City of Millington is getting into the biofuel business, converting its city vehicle fleet from regular diesel to biodiesel. "Millington’s move will affect 65 city vehicles, including sanitation trucks, fire trucks and other large public works vehicles. "We looked on that as a great opportunity, without having to …
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(Photo By: Heather Waughn/Lakeside Studios) As defined by The Nature Conservancy, "A conservation easement is a restriction placed on a piece of property to protect its associated resources. The easement is either voluntarily donated or sold by the landowner and constitutes a legally binding agreement that limits certain types of uses or prevents development from …
Japan for Sustainability reports, Shimizu Corp., a major Japanese construction company, and Minoru Industrial Co., an agricultural machinery manufacturer, co-developed and are marketing "Parabienta," a light-weight and low-cost wall greening system. The Parabienta wall greening system combines panel-type planting units to form a wall. Different combinations of panel unit patterns and the selection of various …
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Ben & Jerry’s announced today that the company is making a total transition to egg suppliers who use “Certified-Humane,” cage-free methods to raise their egg-laying hens. Ben & Jerry’s is the first national food manufacturer to move towards a total transition of its products to "Certified-Humane" cage-free eggs. This move is consistent with Ben & …