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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
Aloetrade America Transfers Technology to Manufacture and Sell Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Products for Oil and Gas Industry
Aloetrade America LLC reaches an industrial and commercial agreement with venezuelan aloe manufacturer PIZCA to process and sell aloe-based formulas -specific blends of polysaccharides and anthraquinones- for use in conventional oil wells and also in unconventional oil and gas production, basically hydraulic fracturing fluids. - September 12, 2012 - Aloetrade America LLC
Plant Cool Season Vegetables in September in Southern California
Although the temperature still feels like summer, now is the time for Southern California gardeners to plant cool season vegetables for a spring harvest, say experts at Agromin, an Oxnard-based manufacturer of earth-friendly soil products made from organic material collected from more than 50... - September 04, 2012 - Agromin
Farmland Network Announces Alliance with Farmers Feeding the World
Farmland Network Forms Partnership with Farmers Feeding the World in Support of Its Efforts to Harness the Power of the American Agriculture Industry in Solving Global Hunger Problems - August 22, 2012 - Farmland Network
Harvest Summer Vegetables, Start Planning for Southern California Fall Garden
Southern California gardeners are busy harvesting summer vegetables in August, but it's also the time to start planning for a fall garden. - August 07, 2012 - Agromin
Larry's Building Materials Joins List of Agromin Distributors in Orange County
Larry's Building Materials, with supply yards in Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach, has joined a growing list of outlets distributing Agromin organic soil products in Orange County. Open to professionals and do-it-yourselfers since 1959, Larry's carries all sorts of masonry and landscaping... - August 07, 2012 - Agromin
Echelon Ag Announces Success of 2012 Crop Tour
Variable rate and farm management company shared benefits of precision VRT with participants - August 02, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Nassau Cooperative Extension Partners with The Survival Race, Putting the Fun in Fund-Raising for the Jericho Non-Profit
New York’s First 4-H Camp to Host First-Ever Long Island Survival Race on Sept. 8th - August 02, 2012 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
The Pacific Horticulture Society Breaks New Ground Online and in Print
Quarterly journal and society website are both updated to provide years of invaluable gardening resources to new readers across desktop and mobile devices. - July 28, 2012 - Pacific Horticulture Society
New Website: www.brasilfarm.com: Brasilfarm is a Place Where Agribusiness Owners and Investors Can Meet
Currently most land transactions are done using phone, fax and word of mouth. BrasilFarm can improve the speed and quality of how rural properties are being bought and sold. - July 26, 2012 - BrasilFarm
Precision Farming Company Offers New Variable Rate Technology Service
Echelon Ag introduces variable rate fungicide service for western Canadian farmers. - July 25, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Bayer Cropscience Inaugurates New Greenhouse for Research and Development in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Bayer CropScience celebrates the opening of its newest research facility: a 3-story, 60,000 square foot greenhouse that will be used for soy, corn and other broadacre crop research. The Company invested USD 20 million for the new BioScience greenhouse in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. - July 22, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Connecticut Company, Grillo Services, Expands Container Division
Purchases First Caterpillar Brand Roll-Off Truck Sold in Connecticut - July 20, 2012 - Grillo Services
Echelon Ag is Hiring for West Kansas Location
Precision VRT company is looking to hire an account manager for their West Kansas office. - July 13, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag Saskatoon Office is Hiring
Precision VRT company is searching for prospects to fill the Precision Agriculture Account Manager position at their Saskatoon location. - July 12, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag is Hiring Account Manager for Regina
Precision VRT company is looking to hire an Account Manager for their Regina location. - July 11, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag Hiring for Northern Alberta
Precision VRT company is searching for a new account manager for Northern Alberta location - July 07, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Precision Farming Company Declares Western Canada Farm Progress Show a Success
Echelon Ag sends thanks to everyone who visited their booth at the 2012 Farm Progress Show. - July 06, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Echelon Ag is Hiring Account Manager for North Dakota
Precision VRT company is hiring a Precision Agriculture Account Manager for their North Dakota office. - July 05, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Farm Pilot's Lawrence Clark Named to EPA Agricultural Advisory Committee
Farm Pilot Project (FPPC), a leader in animal agricultural nutrient management and innovative technologies conservation and technology research, is proud to announce that board member Lawrence Clark has been chosen to serve on the EPA’s agriculture advisory committee. As a member of the Farm,... - June 30, 2012 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Echelon Ag is Hiring for Their Central Alberta Office
Precision VRT company is searching for a new account manager for their Central Alberta location. - June 30, 2012 - Echelon Ag Inc
Nassau Cooperative Extension Awarded County Legislature Citation, Featured in National Farm and Garden Magazine, American Agriculturalist
Legislators Honor Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County for Its Continued Commitment to Public Service - June 17, 2012 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Saluting the Old North State with Flying Colors
Bayer CropScience Cultivates Patriotism by Donating Historic Flag Collection to North Carolina State Capitol - June 17, 2012 - Bayer CropScience
Milford, CT Company, Grillo Services, Donates Soil to Help Feed Needy
Grillo Services Helps Student Achieve Mission of Feeding Needy; Mill Rock Farm’s Expected Vegetable Yield ¼ to ½ Ton - June 14, 2012 - Grillo Services
Hunsberger Hire Forges New Direction for Nassau County Cooperative Extension─Fmr. Univ. of Maryland Professor Joins Jericho Staff After L.I. Vegetable Research
Following almost a decade of extension leadership in Maryland, former University of Maryland Professor and Extension Director (2003-10), Laura Hunsberger, joined Cornell in 2010 as a plant pathology researcher at the Long Island Horticultural Research Center (LIHREC). Effective today, she serves New York as the Executive Director for the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. - June 04, 2012 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
"KUDURA" Hybrid Rural Village Energy and Water Solution to be Demonstrated for the First Time at "Feira Ambiente" Environment Exhibition in Luanda, Angola
Innovative Social Entrepreneurship partners with ESTPOR to bring poverty-eradicating solution to the people of Angola. Twitter: #renewableenergyafrica, #sustainabledevelopmentafrica @RVESOL. - May 30, 2012 - RVE.SOL