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The Growing Place of Naperville to Host Gardener’s Art Festival June 25
The Growing Place of Naperville to Host Gardener’s Art Festival June 25 What: The Growing Place in Naperville is hosting a free, day-long festival day filled with local artists, live music, talks, and treats in their picturesque gardens. When: Saturday, June 25; 9 am until 5 pm Schedule Of... - June 17, 2016 - The Growing Place
The Tehama County Plow Share Project Awarded "2015 Tehama County Food Champion"
The Tehama County Plow Share Project has been awarded the “2015 Tehama County Food Champion” by the Tehama County Food Alliance for it's service to the local school students and community food pantry system. The Tehama County Plow Share Project began in 2014 and is now an almost four... - June 07, 2016 - Tehama County Plow Share Project
Colorado Cannabis Customer Receives Positive Lab Test Results Using Innovative Solutions Technology
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry is excited to announce that one of their Colorado customers have been experiencing significant reductions on Yeast, Mold and Bacteria in their Microbial lab test results of their dried marijuana. Since... - June 06, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
CitroBio, Inc. to Exhibit at #IFT2016 at Booth 4317
CitroBio, Inc., a leader in food safety technology, announced today that it will be exhibiting at Booth 4317 at IFT 2016 in Chicago July 17-19, 2016. CitroBio will be offering in-person food safety consultations and information about its products, including CitroBio Fresh Food Wash, CitroBio CB... - May 20, 2016 - CitroBio, Inc.
Innovative Solutions Announces New Installation in Arizona 350,000 SF Medical Cannabis Greenhouse
Innovative Solutions, a microbial and pathogen sanitization specialist for the cannabis industry today announced it has started Phase 1 installation of state-of-the-art Sanitization Technology in their customer’s 350,000 SF greenhouse. The Sanitization Technology will be installed throughout... - May 17, 2016 - Innovative Solutions
Record-Breaking, Third Agritech Expo in Chisamba Hailed as "Tremendously Successful" by ZNFU
With a record-breaking attendance of 17,605 visitors, the third edition of Agritech Expo Zambia has firmly established itself as the leading outdoor agri event in the region. This year’s attendance is a 50% increase in visitors compared to last year’s figure of 11,740. - May 01, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
The Growing Place Celebrates 80 Years in Business
The Growing Place, nursery and flower farm, is celebrating 80 years in business. With locations in Naperville and Aurora, the family-owned business was started in 1936 as Emma’s Perennials selling field-grown perennials and earning a proud reputation for growing the finest perennials in the... - April 16, 2016 - The Growing Place
Ham Farms Rebrands: Increasing Focus on the Customer Relationship
Ham Farms’ core strength has always been the company’s relationship with its buyers and corporate customers. With the company’s continued growth and presence in the retail market, the new www.hamfarms.com highlights its broadened 3 pillared focus on engaging retail customers, integrating new brands, and growing the sweet potato market worldwide. - April 12, 2016 - Ham Farms
Agritech Expo Outreach Programme Has Brought About Big, Positive Changes for School in Chisamba
Some 610 learners and 17 teachers at the Golden Valley Basic School in Chisamba, Zambia are reaping the benefits of the Agritech Expo Outreach Programme. - April 07, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
JSE to Speak About Its Cooperation with Zambian Commodity Exchange (ZAMACE) on Guaranteed Derivatives Trading at Agritech Expo
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is sponsoring the Commercial Farmers Focus Day workshop at the upcoming Agritech Expo, which will be held in the Zambian agri-hub of Chisamba from 14-16 April. - April 03, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
New Food Labeling Laws Enforced in Thailand
Manufacturers and importers need to prepare and be ready to use new labels that comply with Thai Ministry of Public Health Notification No.367 (2014). - April 02, 2016 - SGS Agricultural Services
EU Amends Maximum Levels for Tropane Alkaloids in Certain Cereal-Based Foods
SGS expands on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2016/239 to amend maximum levels for tropane alkaloids (TA) in certain cereal-based foods for infants and young children. Foodstuffs and product combinations containing cereals imported into EU Member States for distribution or sale must comply... - April 01, 2016 - SGS Agricultural Services
ZNFU: "At Agritech Expo It is Important for Us to Showcase the Zambian Agricultural Industry in Totality"
"As farmers we have the destiny of our country and nation in our hands,” says Dr Evelyn Nguleka, Zambia National Farmers Union President. The ZNFU is the owner of the upcoming third edition of Agritech Expo, which is expected to welcome some 15,000 farming professionals in Chisamba from 14-16 April. - March 17, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Grow For It Shows Brisk Sales with Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
Grow For It has been getting a lot of praise lately for the successful release of its survival seeds vault on Amazon.com. The introduction of this new product has impressed several customers, which led to the significant increase in the company's sales. "We are absolutely overwhelmed by these... - March 17, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Grow For It Has Released New Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
An official representative for Grow For It has revealed that the company's much-anticipated survival seeds vault is now available on Amazon.com starting from today. The announcement was made early this morning and served as a welcome surprise for many of Grow For It's customers. "Today, we... - March 17, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Grow for It to Debut Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com
Home and Garden America's official brand, Grow For It, released an announcement today regarding the debut of another product. - March 10, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Great Results for Newly Released Grow for It Survival Seeds Vault
Just one week after its official launching, Grow For It's survival seeds vault has already captured the attention of many customers on Amazon.com. - March 10, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Giving a Gift of Flowers is a Thoughtful and Honorable Way to Celebrate Women’s Day, March 8
Women’s Day Holiday, observed annually worldwide on March 8, is a time to express respect, appreciation and love and to celebrate women’s achievements. Around the world, many people give fresh flowers to their mothers, wives, grandmothers and daughters, as well as coworkers, teachers... - March 08, 2016 - Womens Day Holiday
DownrightNatural Announces Addition of New Easy to Remember Phone Number
Today, DownrightNatural announced that their primary phone number has changed to better serve their customers. The new number is (856) 431-GROW [(856) 431-4769]. Positive Customer Impact “Many of our customers had a difficult time remembering our old primary phone number. Now that it is... - March 08, 2016 - DownrightNatural
Meet Spectrum King LED at Spannabis 2016 at Booth 187
Spectrum King LED, a technology company in the LED grow light industry, will promote and display their products at booth 187 at Spannabis 2016 in March. - March 03, 2016 - Spectrum King LED
Grow for It to Release New Survival Seeds Vault Soon
Grow For It, the official brand name for Home and Garden America's gardening products, has confirmed that its new survival seeds vault will soon be made available online. A spokesperson for the company released a statement today regarding the status of the upcoming product: "We are now at the... - March 02, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Home And Garden America CEO Invites Customers to Register Their Iron-Clad Satisfaction Warranty
Home and Garden America, producer of the best-selling 50 Varieties Survival Seeds Pack and the 105 Varieties Complete Survival Seeds Vault on Amazon.com, has recently released a special satisfaction warranty that is available to all valued customers. The said satisfaction warranty offers instant... - March 02, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Large German Pavilion at Agritech Expo Shows Growing German Interest in Zambian Agri Sector
“Made in Germany” will make a big impression at the annual Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April when 14 German providers of agri machinery and livestock equipment will be part of the German pavilion – this is almost double compared to last year. Martin Botzian, Head of... - February 28, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
DownrightNatural Announces Availability of Organic Tomato Seeds
Over 450 varieties of Organic Heirloom Tomato Seeds available for this growing season. - February 16, 2016 - DownrightNatural
Agritech Expo Partner Musika Says "Zambia in a Good Position to Take Full Advantage of Its Agricultural Assets in the Future"
“It is an over-worn cliché to say that Zambia will one day become the ‘bread basket’ of the region but there is no doubt that, despite of current challenges, the future of Zambia’s farmers, both small and large scale, as suppliers of food products to the region and as... - February 14, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Just Released: Home and Garden America’s Heirloom Vegetable Seeds Pack Exceeds 400 Amazon Reviews
A representative from HAGA officially confirmed today that the seed company now has over 400 customer reviews on the famous retail website Amazon.com. - February 12, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Conscious Impact Organization Uses HAGA’s Heirloom Seeds Kit for Its Greenhouse Project in Nepal
As a long-time advocate for organic gardening and sustainable living, Home and Garden America is humbled that the Conscious Impact organization is planting the brand’s heirloom seeds in their newly built greenhouse in Takure, Sindhupalchok, Nepal. Conscious Impact is a non-profit... - February 12, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Goin Native to Host Annual Eco-Garden Expo This April
Thousands of garden lovers from throughout Southern California are expected to attend this year’s two-day Eco-Garden Expo April 23 and April 24 in San Juan Capistrano's Los Rios Park, 31747 Los Rios St. There is no entry fee, and the events runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. - February 07, 2016 - Goin Native Theraupetic Gardens
AgSmarts and GreenPoint Ag Form Partnership to Promote Needed Precision Ag Adoption in Southern US
AgSmarts and GreenPoint Ag of Memphis, TN have announced a partnership that will support the adoption of Precision Ag products and practices. AgSmarts provides a tailored sensing technology platform through the GreenPoint Ag network to help producers and their management team boost yields while minimizing resource waste and reducing operational costs. - February 04, 2016 - AgSmarts
HAGA’s Iron-Clad Satisfaction Warranty Now Available to Valued Customers
Home and Garden America (HAGA) has just released a special iron-clad satisfaction warranty on its 50 Varieties and 105 Varieties Survival Seeds Packs. A customer becomes automatically eligible for the said warranty when they purchase any of HAGA’s survival seeds packs at Amazon.com or on the... - January 23, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Online Blogger Shares Her Personal Experience with Life Glow Biotin 5000 Mcg
Debbie Tom, a notable online blogger, recently reviewed Life Glow Biotin 5000 mcg on the Heartbeats Soul Stain website. Her written account details her personal experience with the product and how it has helped improve her hair, skin and nails. "I often take biotin to make sure that I always... - January 23, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Just Released: Bloggers Pick HAGA Emergency Seed Pack for Their Doomsday Supplies
Home and Garden America's heirloom seeds pack has been getting praises from popular online bloggers lately. - January 23, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Life Glow Products Expert Reacts to Dr. Mercola’s Article on Turmeric Health Benefits
An article published by Dr. Joseph Mercola on his website has recently caught the attention of an expert at Life Glow Products. - January 21, 2016 - Home and Garden America
Agritech Expo to Gather Zambia’s Farming Community in Chisamba Again to Focus on Agri Successes and Challenges
“It is so important for the farming community to get together to discuss the current challenges and share success stories in the sector,” says Liam Beckett, Event Director of the Agritech Expo, which is Zambia’s leading outdoor agriculture exhibition. “This year we look... - January 09, 2016 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Abbott & Cobb, Inc. Announces Launch of New B2B Website
Abbott & Cobb, Inc. has announced the launch of its new redesigned website, www.abbottcobb.com. The redesign was created with the user experience in mind, and improving overall customer engagement. The new website offers new faceted search navigation which gives customers quick and easy access... - January 08, 2016 - Abbott & Cobb, Inc.
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co. Celebrates Its 200th Anniversary
Today, the oldest fruit-tree nursery in the world begins celebrating its 200th year in business. How do you like them apples? Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co., founded in 1816, is best known for introducing Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apples. According to Stark Bro’s... - January 06, 2016 - Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co. Announces 200th Anniversary Book
The world’s oldest fruit-tree nursery announced today that 200 Years and Growing: The Story of Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co. will go on sale January 1, 2016. Stark Bro's discovered both the Red Delicious and Golden Delicious apple. In celebration of two hundred years in business... - December 17, 2015 - Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
200 Years in the Making: Stark Bro’s Releases Fabulous Fruits Cookbook
Stark Bro’s Nurseries & Orchards Co., the world’s oldest continuously-operating nursery, has published its first cookbook. "Fabulous Fruits: Recipes for every season" goes on sale December 15, 2015 at http://starkbros.com. “Each year we ship nearly 500,000 fruit... - December 17, 2015 - Stark Bro's Nurseries & Orchards Co.
BUA Cement Wins "Cement Brand of the Year" Award
BUA Cement, a leading cement manufacturer in Nigeria has been announced as the “Cement Brand of the Year 2015” at the 2015 Marketing World Awards in Lagos on Saturday, November 7, 2015 beating other major manufacturers including Lafarge and Dangote Cement to clinch the award. BUA... - December 14, 2015 - BUA Group
Local Food Distribution Company Brings New Farmers' Market to Portsmouth
New Farmers Market in Portsmouth, NH; Every Wednesday 2-5:30; Participating Farms: Heron Pond, Meadow's Mirth, Stout Oak, Kellie Brook, Tuckaway - December 06, 2015 - Three River Farmers Alliance
HAGA Reveals How to Wash Produce with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Washing fruits and vegetables properly is just as important as eating them. After all, it would be quite useless to eat healthy foods if they are not thoroughly cleaned first. Traces of pesticide, dirt and dust might still be present on the surface of the produce, which could lead to germ infection... - December 06, 2015 - Home and Garden America
New HAGA Blog Post Talks About the 15 Most Shade-Tolerant Plants
Living in a not-so-sunny area may sometimes be a gardening disadvantage because it puts a limit on the type of plants that can be grown. But gardeners who live in these places should not easily be discouraged. The best way to make the most of this situation is to choose shade-tolerant plants that... - December 06, 2015 - Home and Garden America
Go Grow LED Announces the Release of Their Greenhouse Series Fixture
Go Grow LED, LLC, manufacturer of innovative and technologically advanced LED grow lights, announced today the release of their 500W Greenhouse Series LED fixture designed for supplemental lighting in the high mounting applications of greenhouses. - December 04, 2015 - Go Grow LED
Aerial Ag Imagery (AAI) Brings Emerging Precision Ag Technology to 2015 Almond Conference
Amid extreme drought conditions, almond growers can leverage AAI’s technology to make every drop of water count, enhancing productivity and sustainability while optimizing production practices to promote higher yields. - December 03, 2015 - Aerial Ag Imagery
The Tehama County Plow Share Project Supports Local School Gardens
The Tehama County Plow Share Project is a Facebook Volunteer Group founded in 2014 whose mission is to grow, glean and deliver fresh produce to the Food Bank and Food Pantries in Tehama County, CA. - December 02, 2015 - Tehama County Plow Share Project
HAGA’s 105 Varieties Heirloom Emergency Seeds Highly Recommended for Survival Gardeners
Nowadays, more and more households are getting into survival gardening. For survival gardeners, the occurrence of an unexpected disaster that leads to food shortage is highly possible. Because of this, many survival households are now using heirloom emergency seeds to grow nutritious food so they... - October 24, 2015 - Home and Garden America
Go Grow LED Helping Businesses Secure $50M in Government Grants for Lighting Upgrades
Go Grow LED, LLC, manufacturer of innovative and technologically advanced LED grow lights, announced today their commitment and support to help businesses obtain a government grant that will provide agricultural producers with $50M in funds available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The... - October 17, 2015 - Go Grow LED
Life Glow Probiotics Bring Natural Relief to People with Stomach Issues
Nowadays, more and more people are searching for natural ways to treat various digestive problems. So instead of buying over-the-counter medications that could pose side effects, health-conscious consumers are now leaning towards Life Glow Probiotics 60 Count for natural stomach relief. "As... - October 17, 2015 - Home and Garden America
HAGA 105 Varieties Survival Seeds Are a Worthwhile Addition to One’s Emergency Kit, Says Blogger
A resident blogger at DorkysDeals.com recently reviewed Home and Garden America's 105 Varieties Survival Seeds. After receiving the product, she has realized that this complete survival seeds pack is actually a smart addition to her emergency kit. While she already has a basic emergency kit at... - October 15, 2015 - Home and Garden America
Customers Commend Life Glow Turmeric Supplement for Relieving Joint Pain Without Side Effects
Joint inflammation is a common condition that affects many adults today. It can cause great discomfort and pain especially around the knee area. Unfortunately for the millions of affected individuals around the world, a definite cure for inflammation still hasn't been discovered until now. However,... - October 15, 2015 - Home and Garden America