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4-Pound Cigar Ashtray Giveaway
Nicaraguan manufacturer and seller of 1502 Cigars, Global Premium Cigars, is pleased to announce their new giveaway. For the first time ever, Global Premium Cigars is making their exclusive premium ashtray available to the public with a fan giveaway. The ashtray was previously available only to select cigar retailers. - September 09, 2013 - Global Premium Cigars
Bayer CropScience Sponsors U.S. Delegates at Inaugural Global Youth Ag Summit
Crop Science Company Sponsors 20 Youth Seeking to Solve Global Hunger at International Event. - August 22, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Breaks Ground on North American Bee Care Center
State-of-the-Art Facility Will Address Honey Bee Health Through Collaboration, Education and Research - August 22, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
IRON Guides Now Feature Mahindra Tractor Data
Valuation data about used tractors from Mahindra, the top-selling tractor brand in the world, is now being included in IRON Guides from Iron Solutions, allowing dealers, customers, and lenders to determine accurate values for used Mahindra models. - August 16, 2013 - Iron Solutions
Biomass Assessment Study Offers New Opportunity for Cumberland and Franklin County Farmers
Five Cumberland and Franklin County dairy farm owners have the opportunity to reduce their waste management costs, through participation in a new biomass energy project funded by the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund. Applications are being accepted through August 26 from farm owners who are... - August 09, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Kermit’s Earns Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
Kermit's Key West Key Lime Shoppe, based in DeLand, announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award in both the restaurant and shopping categories. - August 08, 2013 - Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe
Country Fest Long Island Slated for New York’s Oldest 4-H Camp
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Hosts Family-Friendly Two-Day Country Music Festival at Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp, July 27-28 - July 19, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Alert: Aggressive Boxwood Blight Disease Confirmed Recently on Long Island by Nassau County’s Cornell Cooperative Extension Diagnostics Team at East Meadow Farm
Exotic Disease Caused by Calonectria pseudonaviculata Fungus, First Identified in U.S. in 2011, Found in Garden City Last Week; Pathogen Confirmed by Cornell University Plant Pathology Laboratory at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center. - July 18, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Nassau County Nonprofit Announces Furloughs and Service Cutbacks on Cusp of Centennial
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Closes Offices on Biweekly Basis; Continued Budget Constraints Cited - July 18, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success
Susie Hanson’s life changed forever in three days. After seven surgeries, corrective surgeries, physical therapy, and prosthetic rehabilitation, Susie has learned that trials and tribulations can be the pathway to life and business transformation. With assistance from several area agencies... - July 09, 2013 - Rockin Rooster Winery
Bayer CropScience Engages Triangle Teachers with Making Science Make Sense
One-Day Workshop Helps Educators Enhance Experiential Science Learning Through Hands-on Experiments - June 29, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
NoFo Polo: Jazz Guitar Great Matt Marshak Slated to Headline Cornell 4-H Cup Charity Benefit, Saturday June 22nd
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County is Pleased to Announce Nuance Music Group Recording Artist’s Performance at Sandy Relief Polo Benefit for New York’s Oldest 4-H Camp. - June 21, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Bayer Supports Volunteer Projects in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park as Part of 150th Anniversary Celebration
Bayer Cares Foundation Contributes to 150 Volunteer Projects Across the Globe During 150th Anniversary Year - June 14, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer Anniversary Tour: Interactive Exhibition Comes to Research Triangle Park, N.C. to Celebrate Bayer’s 150th Anniversary
Hands-on science for all. - June 13, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Longtime Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Manager Bob Monley Retires
Bob Monley has announced his retirement after serving nearly nine years as general manager of FPPC, Farm Pilot Project Coordination, a leader in agricultural conservation and technology research. ”Our many advancements in developing clean water and nutrient management technology would not... - June 05, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
NoFo Polo: Hip Injury Sidelines Nacho Figueras for First Annual Cornell 4-H Cup Charity Benefit, Saturday June 22nd
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Presents Hurricane Sandy Relief Polo Benefit for New York’s Oldest 4-H Camp - May 31, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Agromin Selected "2013 Small Business of the Year" in Calif. Senate District 19
Oxnard, California-based Agromin, the organics recycler for over 50 California cities, was selected as the 2013 Small Business of the Year for California Senate District 19. The district encompasses a majority of Ventura County and all of Santa Barbara County. The district's State Senator... - May 23, 2013 - Agromin
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Responds to “Immoral” Proposed Senate SNAP Cuts
Applauds Sen. Gillibrand’s Efforts; Makes SNAP Nutrition Experts Available for Comment. - May 17, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Bayer CropScience Opens New Development North America Facilities in Research Triangle Park
Crop Protection Company Celebrates Opening of New Development Facilities and Laboratories at North American Headquarters - May 15, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Grand Opening of Independent Wholesalers and Introduction of Aggrand Natural and Organic Farm, Lawn, and Garden Products at the University of Delaware's Ag Day
Introducing a much needed environmentally friendly product line to the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay area. Greg King and associates will distribute information about the benefits of Aggrand natural fertilizer, lawn and farm products. Ag Day at the University of Delaware in Newark Delaware is the perfect place to start. - April 26, 2013 - Independent Wholesale Products
Bayer Remains a "Most Admired" Company on FORTUNE Magazine’s Annual Reputation List
Bayer ranks #3 on chemicals industry list, up one spot from 2012. - March 07, 2013 - Bayer CropScience
Nevada Indoor Ag Conference to Bring Together Innovators to Confront Challenges to Local Food Production
Entrepreneurs, agriculture industry leaders and Nevada state officials plan to come together to propel forward the development of creative and sustainable indoor growing solutions. The Nevada Indoor Agriculture Conference will aim to increase local food production in the dry desert landscape that... - March 03, 2013 - Seedstock, LLC
Farmland Network LLC Announces Free Access to Sale and Auction Results Data for 2013
Farmland Network LLC Announces Plans to Provide Nationwide Farmland Sale and Auction Results for 2013. - March 02, 2013 - Farmland Network
Roof-Greenhouse Pioneer to Speak at Urban Farming Event in Boston March 9
Mohamed Hage, founder of Lufa Farms, will speak at the Urban Farming Conference, Saturday, March 9, 10:45 am, at Roxbury Community College's Media Arts Building. - March 02, 2013 - Lufa Farms
Chicago's Green Tech Growth Celebrated, “An Evening With The Worms” at The Plant
Chicago is becoming a leader in Green Technology. The Plant is the premiere urban farming incubator and will become the meeting ground of some of Chicago's most forward thinkers. - February 28, 2013 - Paganics
Open Greenhouse at Montreal’s Lufa Farms Saturday, March 2
Registered Guests Can Tour Lufa's Commercial Rooftop Greenhouse, 10am-5pm - February 23, 2013 - Lufa Farms
Fruit Tree Nursery Offers Donations for Research During Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
Fruit tree nursery announces donation of gross sales to congenital heart defect research during Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, Feb. 7-14, 2012. - February 07, 2013 - Mac The Fire Truck
Agromin Joins California Green Communities
Agromin, one of the largest organic composting companies in California, has joined California Green Communities (CGC), an environmental recognition program that fosters innovative, sustainable ways for participating cities to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption. As a CGC program... - February 07, 2013 - Agromin
NewLeaf Symbiotics Raises $7 Million in Series A Financing from RockPort Capital, Open Prairie Ventures and Pangaea Ventures
NewLeaf Symbiotics is an agricultural biotech firm that is commercializing a family of beneficial bacteria known as PPFMs (Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs). PPFMs are ubiquitous in nature and have been shown to improve plant health, promote early growth, and increase crop yield. - January 12, 2013 - BRDG Park
Bayer CropScience Purchases Land Adjacent to Its Research Triangle Park Headquarters
Acquired parcel from Research Triangle Foundation positions company for future expansion - December 22, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience Celebrates the Holidays with a Day of Service at the Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen
Employees Brighten up the Season by Serving Raleigh Residents in Need with a Hot Meal and Special Gift - December 16, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
New Guide from the Perlite Institute Highlights Use of Perlite for Rooftop Gardens
New from the Perlite Institute, the international trade association for perlite, is an online, one-page guide that highlights the benefits of using this sustainable mineral for rooftop gardens. The guide describes how rooftop gardens utilizing horticultural grade perlite can reduce the heat island... - December 14, 2012 - The Perlite Institute
The Perlite Institute Enhances Social Media Presence
New Facebook and LinkedIn presence encourages engagement and boosts awareness of perlite and the Perlite Institute. - December 11, 2012 - The Perlite Institute
This Christmas - Why Not Buy Local & Unique?
Great Christmas gift for the gardener in your life. The Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA), a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is offering over 120 varieties of trees such as Honey Crisp Apple, Vietnamese Guava, Ruby Red Grapefruit and Arizona Sweet Orange. - December 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
National & Local Experts Coming to Valley to Present on Permaculture Principles
2013 Permaculture Design Course: Drylands (PDC) is coming to Phoenix Valley in January of 2013. - December 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
Bayer Bee Care Center Helps Solve Bee Health’s Toughest Challenges
Bayer will break ground in February on a new, state-of-the-art center that will support honey bees through research and collaboration. - December 06, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Kanetix.ca to Donate a Tree for Every Driver Connected to an Auto Insurance Provider-Partnering with Tree Canada, Donations Will be Planted in 2013 Across Canada
The donation program is open to Canadian motorists in Ontario, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick - everywhere Kanetix offers their car insurance comparison service. As a not-for-profit organization, Tree Canada's charitable efforts provide education, technical... - November 28, 2012 - Kanetix.ca
Inauguration of North America’s First Commercial Scale Wasabi Site on Vancouver Island
10-Acre greenhouse development opens door to further research of wasabi’s amazing healing properties. - November 17, 2012 - Pacific Coast Wasabi
New Patent Issued to Miatech for Its Bio Turbo Technology. Removes Ethylene & Bacteria.
US Patent Office has recently issued a patent for Miatech’s Bio Turbo line of products (patent #08293171 ) to confirm the unique nature of Bio Turbo technology and protect it from unauthorized copying. - November 15, 2012 - Miatech
Agromin and Stay Green Form Partnership to Close Recycling Loop
Stay Green, a full-service landscaping company, and Agromin, the organics recycler for more than 50 California cities, have formed a partnership that will recycle and reuse the organic materials produced by Stay Green clients. Agromin will turn the material into compost, mulch and soil enhancements... - November 13, 2012 - Agromin
The Valley Permaculture Alliance Partners with the City of Phoenix
After receiving a grant in the amount of $100,000 from Cities of Service, The City of Phoenix is partnering with the Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA) and HandsOn Greater Phoenix in implementing two beneficial volunteering projects involving painting roofs of city-owned buildings with reflective... - November 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
Time is Running Out on Purchasing This Year’s Valley Permaculture Alliance Fruit Trees
The VPA, a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is supporting the 13th Annual Fruit Tree Sales program where they sell over 120 varieties of trees. - November 04, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
EMRC and PanAAC Call Industry Leaders and Civil Society to Partner for the AgriBusiness Forum 2012 as Africa’s Agri-Food Sector Becomes Essential for Global Development
Public – Private Partnership given key role in future of Africa’s agricultural sector to ensure long-term development. - October 21, 2012 - EMRC International
Cooperation Agreement Signed Between EMRC and the Bamanga Tukur African Center for International Trade and Development to Further Agricultural Development in Africa
Nigeria and EMRC agree terms in preparation for the upcoming AgriBusiness Forum 2012. - October 21, 2012 - EMRC International
Sustainability of Coco Coir Inspires Launch of New Company, CocoEnviro Solutions
Coco Coir Based Products are now available as a green alternative growing medium for home gardeners, landscapers and commercial greenhouses. - October 15, 2012 - CocoEnviro Solutions, Inc.
Precision VRT Company Echelon Ag Has Hired Jason Frey as Account Manager
Echelon Ag Hires New Precision Agriculture Account Manager for SE Saskatchewan Area. - October 11, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag Has Hired Jamie Charlton as a Precision Agriculture Account Manager
Precision agriculture company based in Canada announces another new addition to the team. - October 05, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Triad Rally to Support Local Charities 2nd Annual Free Family Movie Night Returns to BB&T Ballpark
Nature’s Select Premium Turf Services, Inc, in collaboration with The Wharton Gladden Foundation and the Winston-Salem Dash, will once again open the gates to the BB&T Ballpark to host a free family movie night to benefit local charities. This private screening of Puss in Boots will premiere on Saturday, October 13th. - September 27, 2012 - Nature's Select Premium Turf Services, Inc.
Government of Senegal to Officially Host 2012 Edition of Pan-African Agribusiness Forum
The Government of Senegal and EMRC International partner to spotlight Africa’s agricultural and Agri-Food sector potential. - September 27, 2012 - EMRC International
Triangle Teachers Making Science Make Sense with Bayer CropScience
Workshop Enhances the Hands-on Classroom Experience Through Experiments - September 14, 2012 - Bayer CropScience