Smallhold Opens First Certified Organic Mushroom Farm in Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES — Urban mushroom growers Smallhold, pioneers in indoor farming technology, today announced the opening of a 34,000-sq. foot facility in Los Angeles County. In early May, Smallhold will begin delivering locally grown, USDA-certified organic specialty mushrooms to Southern California. This West Coast expansion, alongside existing farms in Brooklyn and Austin, continues the company’s …
Furyk & Friends Seek To Leverage $1.17M In Charitable Impact In 2nd Tournament
JACKSONVILLE, Florida. – In almost every way, the first Constellation Furyk & Friends Golf Tournament was a resounding success. In 2022, they’re looking to make it even bigger. Tickets for the second installment of the October tournament went on sale Tuesday as the tournament announced it had generated $1.17 million in community impact from the …
Local motorcycle group promotes motorcycle safety | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo Submitted Pictured are members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association NY Chapter U at Randolph Fish Hatchery. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. “Look Twice, Save A Life” and “Wear Your Gear” are just a few of the mottos the Gold Wing Road Riders Association NY Chapter U uses …
The FBI was searching for a body last week in Sheffield. Officers did not find him, sources confirm | Crime
Several FBI-led law enforcement agencies continued to work on the edge of a cornfield in Sheffield on Friday as they searched for specific evidence in an ongoing investigation. STEPHANIE ZOLLSHAN — THE EAGLE OF BERKSHIRE SHEFFIELD — Last week, the FBI was looking for the body of an out-of-state person when it conducted a search …
Who are the best vendors at the Johnson County Farmer’s Market? Tell us your choices 🧑🌾
On this week’s “5 to Try” we want to hear our readers’ picks for the best sellers at the Johnson County Farmer’s Market. Above, fresh vegetables for sale at the Shawnee Farmer’s Market. File photo. Summer is almost upon us and Farmer’s Market season has begun in earnest in Johnson County. Almost all of the …
Colorado Springs Area Nonprofit Community Events Starting May 8 | Events Calendars
May Joe Henjum Senior Honors – Hosted by the Senior Resource Council, Wednesday 4:30-7:30 p.m., Creekside Event Center, 5515 Palmer Park Blvd. Registration: seniorresourcecouncil.org. Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament – 7:30 a.m. Friday, Broadmoor Golf Club West Course, 1 Lake Ave. Registration: coloradosprings.gov/mayorscup. Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Benefit Concert — With Sandy Wells Band & …
Meticulous, with a good sense of humor: the administrator looks back on his 24 years on the Jackson College board of trustees
JACKSON, MI – John Crist could see the pain in Ed Mathein’s eyes as they filled with tears when he explained he couldn’t serve another six-year term on the Jackson College board of trustees. . Although his passion for seeing the college grow and evolve was always apparent, Crist, who served alongside Mathein for 16 …
Eagle Farm Doomben | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site
The fast-drying Eagle Farm would likely handle the deluge of rain set to fall in Brisbane over the coming week, while across the road in Doomben it’s less likely. A horror forecast for Brisbane has race officials looking skyward ahead of the $10,000-1million Doomben next weekend, with a huge deluge of rain set to hit …
Murder-suicide 100 years ago shocked Huron County’s Elkton community
Sunday, May 8 marks the 100th anniversary of a tragedy near Elkton of which shocking news has spread across the state. The death of Joseph and Agnes Lobert on their farm in Huron County would be discovered by a passerby who alerted authorities after hearing the cries of a child. The Loberts’ five young children …
New event to replace Poker Run this month | Community
The 15th annual Danielle Mitchell Memorial Poker Run, benefiting Make-A-Wish, took place almost a year ago on May 29, 2021. The event raised $13,200, which was donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia Erie Regional Office. This money was used to grant the wishes of three local children with serious illnesses. …
CALS Council Principal Recipient: Saeugling Recognized for Leadership in Iowa State
By Michelle Hiscocks From club membership to student mentorship, Emily Saeugling’s many leadership roles contributed to her receiving the CALS Board of Excellence in Leadership Award for Spring 2022. Saeugling, a senior animal scientist, is from Atlantic, Iowa. Although she did not grow up on a farm, her family was involved in the agricultural industry. …
Stonecroft Farm, Grafton, is trying to grow lavender, aronia and walnuts
Kristine M. Kierzek Mike Trinklein has planted hundreds of trees and plants, only to see them fail. It’s all about pursuing permaculture and perennials. Stonecroft Farms, Grafton, is not your typical fruit and vegetable farm. He grows aronia, peaches, pears, honey berries, quince, serviceberry, walnuts, lavender and more. Every year and every harvest is a …
Dawson Springs Community Event Offers Opportunity to Remember and Reflect | Unclassified
DAWSON SPRINGS — Members of the Dawson Springs community and area supporters gathered Saturday for Walk for Dawson, a walk through a part of town damaged by December’s tornado outbreak. The event began at the Dawson Springs Early Baptist Church and was organized by Donnie Dunbar, who also coordinates the Dawson Springs BBQ 5K. He …
Growing Diamonds to Stir: In a business meeting, PM Modi pleads for Patidar’s vote
Amid murmurs of Hardik Patel’s discontent in Congress and anticipation of prominent Patidar Naresh Patel’s political debut, Prime Minister Narendra Modi weighed in for the BJP in the fight for the community vote. His speech Friday at the Global Patidar Business Summit (GPBS) in Surat, delivered virtually, ticked all the boxes to address community concerns, …
TPC Potomac at the Avenel farm
2. A NEW LOOK Rory Sabbatini and Adam Scott are part of the bridge between the old TPC Potomac and the new TPC Potomac. The 2003 and 2004 Booz Allen Classic champions, respectively, will play a different track in their 40s than they did in their 20s. After the departure of the TPC Potomac competition, …
Freedom Credit Union Hosts Shredding Event in Feeding Hills
FEEDING HILLS, Mass. (WWLP) – On Saturday, Freedom Credit Union held a free community shredding day at its Feeding Hills branch. “I don’t like doing the paperwork myself at home because it burns up my shredder, so I come here,” said Kathy Rosner of Feeding Hills. People lined up with boxes and bags full of …
How LGBTQ lawyer Dennis Schleicher became president of the Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association
Published on Saturday April 30, 2022 at 10:01 Join the 100,000 AFP subscribers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Pandora News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising inquiries: [email protected] (© purefeel – stock.adobe.com) Despite a slow global decline in Christian literature consumption, market analysts …
Turn your yard into a fortress to deter thieves
Farm security: turn your yard into a fortress to deter thieves Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s …
Poland focuses on crisis relief for farmers following war in Ukraine – EURACTIV.com
Poland is preparing to adapt its Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) strategic plan to put more emphasis on food security and crisis relief, while remaining committed to the Green Deal objectives. EURACTIV Poland reports. As part of the recently submitted National Strategic Plans for CAP reform 2023-2027, EU Member States have detailed how they will meet …
Millions of bees bound for Alaska are diverted and die in Atlanta
When Sarah McElrea arrived at the Anchorage airport last Friday to pick up the 800 pounds of bees she was shipping from Sacramento, she had her first sense of a disaster in the making: the bees – about five million between them – were in Atlanta, not Anchorage. The 200 crates of bees were the …
Iron Ox Farm optimizes indoor farming with AI and robots: Lockhart hydroponic farm puts sustainability first – News
Mobile robots transport plant modules, like this basil, to nutrient-rich watering stations tailored to each unique crop. This technology allows different crops to grow in the same greenhouse. (Photo by John Anderson) A few blocks from Smitty’s Market in Lockhart sits Texas’ first AI-assisted hydroponic greenhouse. iron buffalo, the confluence of Californian robot technology and …
Franklin aldermen reject controversial development
the Brownland Farm Residential Development to Franklin appears to be dead in the water three years after it was first announced. The Franklin Mayor and Aldermen’s Council unanimously rejected a rezoning application for the controversial development Tuesday night after a two-hour public hearing. Therefore, residential development cannot move forward. The vote marked the end of …
CCSD seeks community input on safety and security issue through online event
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The Clark County School District is seeking community input regarding safety and security at schools in the district. On Wednesday, April 27, SDCC will host a Facebook Live event for the community, teachers, parents, and students at 5:30 p.m. CCSD Leaders Discuss Recent Increase in School Violence The CCSD asks members …
A $50 million NPO bill will be presented to Congress
A $50 million NPO bill will be presented to Congress A bill is expected to be introduced in Congress today that, if passed by both houses and signed by the President, could alter the relationship between the nonprofit sector and the federal government. A bill obtained by The Nonprofit Timesentitled The Nonprofit Sector Strength and …
Farm Feast Returns
Content of the article The Lakeland College Farm Party returns in August, with tickets on sale April 20. Content of the article “Feast on the Farm is one of our most enjoyable events,” says Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, President and CEO of Lakeland College. “I am so happy that we can welcome guests who join us …
The community is invited to review accomplishments since the 2014 Spirit of Community event and set goals for the future of Forres during Spirit of Community 2 at Forres Town Hall
FACT Development Manager Debbie Herron, Moray Advisor Lorna Creswell (Forres, independent) and FACT Facilities Coordinator Charlotte Grigg with copies of the 2014 Spirit of Community report. FORRES Town Hall will hold a special public event to review the goals and aspirations registered by the community in 2014. Forres Area Community Trust (FACT), Forres Area Forum, …
FHSAA board discusses metro-suburban soccer lessons
Ralph Arza would like the Florida High School Athletic Association to delay the implementation of subway and suburban football classes for a year. The FHSAA board is meeting Monday in Gainesville and board member Arza proposed an agenda item to “discuss and take action” on the matter. “Pull it back a year and get feedback …
Farmers To You finds a silver lining in the tumultuous years of the pandemic
Farmers to You workers pack food at the company’s headquarters in Middlesex. Farmers To You connects farmers and food producers in Vermont with customers in the Boston area. Photos by Erica Housekeeper. by Janice St Onge, Vermont Flexible Capital Fund “Our mission has not changed,” said Greg Georgaklis, founder of Peasants to you“but the world …
Freshness and smiles all around: Monroe County Farmer’s Market Opens May 7 | Pocono Update
Amanda from Airmidian Herbal Remedies and her sister from K+G produce photo by Liz Balchin By Nick Sergi In May, the Monroe County Farmers Market will reopen. You can almost taste the freshness of the air. Every Saturday in the spring and summer, in downtown Stroudsburg at Courthouse Square. The market will operate with various …
The literacy event is the club’s first-ever community service project
LIT Crew (librarians in training) collected donations for the Angel Paws Adoption Center in New Iberia. Today there will be a meeting at Angel Paws to drop off donations as a club, and the students will then stay for a literacy event. The literacy event is the club’s first-ever community service project where members will …
Agriculture projects received $400,000 in latest Site C funding round
Nineteen agricultural projects in BC Peace are distributing $400,000 to boost agricultural infrastructure, research and education in the region. Nineteen agricultural projects in BC Peace are distributing $400,000 to boost agricultural infrastructure, research and education in the region. The funds come from the Site C Agricultural Compensation Fund for Peace, established to compensate for Site …
California Raises Flood Protection Costs in Farm Country
California officials say up to $30 billion is needed to protect the state’s agricultural heartland from major flooding over the next three decades By MICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press April 21, 2022, 11:45 p.m. • 4 minute read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article Climate change is worsening the already significant threat of flooding in …
Dallas Code Compliance Hosts Community Event in Oak Cliff
About 200 code compliance officers spent the day visiting more than 4,000 homes. Staff said the event was designed to educate residents about city code issues and resources. DALLAS – Dallas Code Compliance staff are focused on visibility and community engagement. About 200 workers spent Wednesday morning jamming neighborhoods in south Dallas, ZIP code 75203. …
McKenzie Archers Association Tour 2022 | News
MINDEN, Louisiana – Archers from across the country will gather at Camp Minden from Thursday, April 21 through Sunday, April 24 for the 2022 McKenzie Archery Shooters Association Easton/Hoyt Pro/Am Tour, an event that will kick off a 10-year run at the 15,000 acre facility west of Minden. Organizers expect the event to attract more …
Rohnert Park to buy former State Farm site for $12.5 million for future downtown
Rohnert Park is set to shell out $12.5 million to buy the property long envisioned as the site of a future downtown, securing the city the lead role in one of the city’s most ambitious development projects. its 60 years of history. The city is proposing to purchase the 30-acre State Farm property from Laulima …
National Organization Recognizes Rowan’s Student Engagement and Safety Efforts | rowan today
Efforts to keep students engaged and safe on campus earned Rowan University two awards at the annual NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Conference last month in Baltimore. Rowan’s Student Engagement Advisory Team and Protest Response Team received the NASPA Best Practices Award, while Joe Lizza, Director of Student Center and Campus Activities (SCCA), …
Boston Marathon Race Day 126 Timeline, Resources and Information
Hopkinton in Boston, MA, Monday, April 18, 2022. All times are approximate and subject to change. 9:02 a.m. ET – Wheelchair Division – Men’s Start, Official Starter: Marilyn Bevans, 3-time top 10 in Boston and first African-American woman to run less than 3 hours in a marathon. 9:05 a.m. ET – Wheelchair Division – Women’s …
The Illawarra Hotel to grow and distill produce and spirits | farm online
Walking through the doors of 100 Smith Street, the smell one notices is not what one would expect from an old car wash. Instead, the faint smell of fertilizer is present, a clue to the transformation of the site. Ryan Aitchison, publican at the Illawarra Hotel, has taken the keys to the light industrial land …
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Otago vet Amy Watts on starting her own practice
Independent vet Amy Watts, of Black Sheep Veterinary, seen with her dog, Weka, has learned a lot in the year since starting her own practice. Photo / Valu Maka Amy Watts has taken a far-reaching path in her quest to become a veterinarian. Growing up on a sheep and beef farm in Waipukurau, she worked …
Heights Hosts Eight Local Mayors for Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Event | Local News
HARKER HEIGHTS – The City of Harker Heights hosted the Cen-Tex Sustainable Communities Partnership Environmental Ambassador Awards, a signature proclamation for Sustainable Environment Month and a Prairie Pocket Seed Propagation at Carl Levin Park on Thursday. Fort Hood Garrison Commander Col. Chad R. Foster gave an opening address to a crowd of 100, followed by …
GC Genome Presents AI-Based Liquid Biopsy at the 2022 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting | Business
YONGIN, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 15, 2022– GC Genome, a leading company in genomic diagnostics, is pleased to announce that the company has presented the deep learning algorithm that detects and classifies multiple cancers using cf-WGS (whole genome sequencing cell-free DNA), summarized in a poster session held at the 2022 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) …
Commission acts for global food security and to support EU farmers and consumers – World
Today, the European Commission presented a series of short and medium-term actions aimed at strengthening global food security and supporting EU farmers and consumers in the face of rising food and input costs, such as energy and fertilizer. Soaring global commodity prices, further accelerated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, again underline the need for EU …
Dubai leading UAE’s vision for food security
Globally, agriculture is the main source of food supply. Creating a food secure future continues to be a daunting task, Dubai acknowledges. This shows why the emirate is using emerging technologies to revive the country’s agricultural sector. “Smart agriculture is the way forward to achieve food security,” says Mariam Al Mheiri, Minister of Climate Change …
Bend Seminar 101: Remind residents and show newcomers what it’s like to be a Bendite
(Update: Added video and participant comments) Amid continued growth, event connects people to history, nonprofits and more BEND, Ore (KTVZ)– The community of Bend has plenty to offer visitors and newcomers alike, from hiking and skiing to breweries and shopping. Tom Carlsen, who has lived in Bend for more than 40 years, says he understands …
Township of Ross. Director Tom Willsey died on Friday after serving 36 years on the board
“When someone sits on a board for 36 years, it says a lot that that person was elected as Ross Twp. trustee nine times. It speaks to his integrity, his honesty, his leadership ability and most definitely his love for his township,” Yordy said. “Tom always put the township first, which was best for the …
Using Sonar to Help Farmers Solve the Biomass Problem
Minnowtech uses sonar to measure shrimp biomass Sonar has enormous potential for the shrimp industry – providing farmers with a non-invasive way to assess their stocks, perform image analysis and monitor their progress. Although the technology has been around for decades, its use in the industry has been relatively limited. But a new cohort of …
Celebrating 50 years of rice planters at Snee Farm CC
Celebrating 50 years of rice planters at Snee Farm CC – Bobby Carrier Photography photo The Amateur Rice Planters Championship celebrates its 50th anniversary at Snee Farm CC in Charleston, South Carolina, June 20-24. For the past 50 years, the Rice Planters have been a staple of the amateur golf program, with a roster of …
Colorado Springs Area Nonprofit Community Events Starting April 10 | Events calendars
April “The Seagull” — 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 2-3 p.m. Sunday through April 24, Studio West, 22 N. Sierra Madre St. Cash donations, non-perishable food items, and toiletries accepted to benefit from the PPCC student pantry. Tickets: tinyurl.com/4mstu3jt. Over 100 Women Who Care in Colorado Springs — 5:30 p.m. on April 20, The Warehouse, 25 W. …
Alzheimer’s Association Drive to End Alzheimer’s Disease in the National Capital Region
[McLean, VA] April 8, 2022 – The Alzheimer’s Association will host its first-ever Ride to End ALZ in the nation’s capital on Saturday, May 15. More than 160 cyclists from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, as well as states as far apart as Texas and Minnesota, and Hawaii, have registered for the inaugural …
See the adorable newborn lambs at Ouseburn Farm in Newcastle – and here’s how you can visit them this Easter
Ouseburn Farm in Newcastle has welcomed a flock of adorable newborn lambs that should put a smile on visitors’ face this Easter. The popular urban farm is now home to 10 little Northumberland lambs and youngsters can come and feed or pet them over the Easter holidays. But anyone who wants to meet the cute …
Solar farm site plan to be discussed by Tusculum planners | Local News
The Tusculum Planning Commission will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 145 Alexander St. Agenda items include a discussion of the site plan for a solar farm off Ball Road. The purchase of the 80-acre property by Silicon Ranch Corp. from Nashville was finalized on March 8. The Tusculum Council of Mayor and …
Tuesday music events, more planned in April in the Van Aken district: Press Run
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — April in Van Aken District: Tuesdays in April will be quite musical in the Van Aken neighborhood of Shaker Heights, as it hosts the Cleveland Institute of Music to present Classical Curious, a concert series on its Market Hall stage. Beginning at 6 p.m. each Tuesday, the series will serve as …
PathAI Announces Upcoming Presentations at the 2022 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PathAI, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology for pathology, today announced that its recent research will be presented at the 2022 AACR Annual Meeting, being held at New Orleans from April 8-13, 2022. PathAI will share a total of six posters, three of which were developed in collaboration with pharmaceutical partners. These …
Avian flu: another farm in the London area affected by an epidemic
Breadcrumb Links Local News Canadian Food Inspection Agency vehicles sit outside a turkey farm on Highway 2 in Oxford County following an outbreak of avian flu in 2015. (Photo London Free Press archive) Content of the article Four more bird flu outbreaks were reported by the federal government on Thursday, including one at a Chatham-Kent …
Oil Creek State Park will host several events | Community News
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Business Leaders Elected to North Lake Tahoe Resort Association Board of Directors | South of Lake Tahoe
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Six business leaders from the North Lake Tahoe area were recently elected by NLTRA/Chamber of Commerce members to join the volunteer Board of Directors of the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA) . The new members, representing North Shore accommodation, food and beverage businesses, the Palisades Tahoe Ski Area, the …
West Virginia’s largest solar farm will be set up on a former coal mining site
West Virginia’s largest solar farm will be located on the site of the 5,800-acre Hobet Mine, one of the state’s largest former coal mines, which went bankrupt in 2015. UnderstandSolar is a free service that connects you to the best solar installers in your area for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching, so …
Kansas Farm Bureau Insight: The City of Dreams
Jackie Mundt By JACKIE MUNDTPratt County Farmer and Rancher I recently traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the Kansas Ag and Rural Leaders (KARL) program. Our trip included visits to unique farms like a camel dairy, a falcon hospital, and the oldest irrigation district in the world. We learned about local traditions and …
Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association will host an event of top chefs
The Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association will hold its annual Great Chefs event between April 4-14, giving locals the chance to explore some of the best restaurants in the greater Newburyport area. Attendees purchase a ticket for $60 and the voucher can be redeemed for a two- or three-course meal that the 14 participating restaurants …
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The Robinson family farm moves to a larger, more accessible location
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) – After nearly nine years on Brian Robinson’s family farm, the popular Robinson Family Farm Pumpkin Patch will move to a more accessible location for the fall 2022 season. The only way to reach the old farmhouse that has been in the family since the 1940s was via a one-way road, which …
Stopping climate change is doable, but time is running out, warns UN panel
But the cost of inaction is also considerable, in terms of deaths, displacements and damage. In the United States last year, damage from floods, wildfires, drought and other weather- and climate-related disasters totaled approximately $145 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The agency said “extremely high” levels of disasters were becoming “the …
OPINION: Greek life is not what you think
When people think of “the college experience,” the first things that often come to mind are beer bongs and shots of cheap vodka on a Saturday night. With that comes people’s negative stereotypes about fraternity parties and Greek life. I hear people say all the time that sorority or fraternity students are more concerned about …
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The Absolute Best Food Markets in the United States
St. Roch Market is a stylish, design-centric food hall in New Orleans that elevates the talent, food and drink of top chefs. Like the French market of The Big Easy, St. Roch also has an important history. Opened in 1875, it is one of the last public markets in the city. According to NOLA.comSt. Roch …
East Texas Community Unites for Annual ‘Caught Doing Good for Kids’ Event to Benefit CASA for Kids of East Texas | News
For the sixth annual year, CASA for Kids of East Texas hosted a friendly competition that brings members of the community together while raising funds for the nonprofit. The ‘Caught Doing Good for Kids’ fundraiser on Friday drew community members with one goal in mind: ‘to get by’ with a focus on the fundraising event …
Anti-CRT candidate, former state school board member on shortlist of new Ohio Superintendent of Education
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Board of Education announced Friday that it will interview seven candidates to be the state’s next superintendent of public instruction later this month. The seven nominees, who come from among 27 people who applied to become the state’s education chief, include a former board member who resigned shortly before …
Using technology meant for space, Martian vertical-platform farms discover the key to growing plants 10 times faster: age-old opera music
scientific director of the company, Matthew Mickensstates that the data can be adapted for home gardeners TORONTO, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Could it be that simple? Martian Farms, a vertical farming platform with a new location at Orange, New Jerseyuses opera music to grow her crops 10 times faster than traditional growing methods. Martian …
5 things to look for on an organic livestock farm
Cow Ethical treatment of livestock is common in organic farming. Meeting species-specific needs is paramount to ensuring you are raising healthy breeds. By providing livestock with the space and environments they need, organic farmers can reduce a lot of their hard work, …
The Outer Banks Voice – Dare Days 2022 – A fun family event connecting communities
JUNE 3-5 Dare Days 2022 – A fun, family-friendly event that connects communities By Story submitted on March 30, 2022 There are birthdays, holidays, barefoot days, wear your pajamas to school, take your child to work, and then there are Dare Days! Dare Days 2022 is a city-sponsored special event that showcases and celebrates our …
Associate Director of Residence Education Ben Wicker Receives Founders Award from Southeastern Association of Housing Officers
Home > Press Releases > Associate Director of Residence Education Ben Wicker Receives Founders Award from Southeastern Association of Housing Officers March 30, 2022 Earlier this month, Associate Director of Residence Education for Georgia Southern University Housing, Ben Wicker, received the prestigious Founders Award at the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers (SEAHO) annual conference. , …
Wetlands prove their value for extensive carp farming operations
Kaushal Kishore Thakur started farming fish in 2009 and now produces over 5 tons of fish every year © Gurvinder Singh Kaushal Kishore Thakur comes from a long line of farmers, but his income was barely enough to feed his family. The 65-year-old, who resides in the remote village of Shahjadapur, admits fish farming in …
Judge orders Addison County dairy farm to reduce water runoff and impact of manure odors on neighbors
An Addison County judge has ordered a large dairy farm to reduce the impact of its water runoff and manure odors. In one decision made on MondayAddison Superior Court Judge Mary Miles Teachout determined that Vorsteveld Farm in Panton, through its installation of sub-field drainage and two new manure pits, created excessive water runoff and …
Pokémon Go April Community Day Classic with Mudkip announced
Pokemon Go players will receive double the Community Day events in April. Mudkip, the Mud Fish Pokémon, which will be the star of Pokemon Goof the Community Day Classic, which will take place on Sunday, April 10. Like the other April Community Day event, which focuses on Pokemon Go newcomer Stufful, the Mudkip Community Day …
Pamplin Media Group – Estacada runs on volunteerism
Firefighters, coaches, board members and many more volunteer their time to benefit the community Every Wednesday and Thursday evening, Jaima Pense and her husband rush to feed their children and tidy up the kitchen before heading to Estacada First Baptist Church for her volunteer work. On Wednesday, she leads a children’s group called Awana and …
Beloved Burnaby Farm and Produce Store Closes After 50 Years
Customers flood the store’s Facebook page with hundreds of tributes about what their business means to them. An outpouring of affection flooded the Facebook page of a Burnaby agricultural institution that closed after nearly 50 years. Hop On Farms at 5624 Marine Dr. provided fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers to South Burnaby, but its owners …
Spirit of Rowan 2022: Barn quilts bring meaning and color to West Rowan County – Reuters
Elsie Bennett knew the animal food industry was not going to sustain her 100-plus-year-old general store. Looking for a way to rejuvenate the Bear Poplar store, Elsie Bennett found an answer in art. When Bennett’s “mentor”, Adele Goodman, mentioned his desire to bring barn quilts to Rowan County, Bennett saw an opportunity. “After much prayer, …
Bahá’í Community of Lincoln Hosts Public Event on Sunday | Religion
On March 27 and April 10, the Baha’i Community of Lincoln, in conjunction with the Baha’i Community of Ashland, will sponsor two free public events celebrating the process of Baha’i-inspired community building over the past 25 years. which has brought together people of different races, ethnicities, religions and beliefs. Events will reflect on how people …
New Kensington-Arnold negotiators ‘still stuck’ on health care as teacher contract talks continue
A new contract continues to elude the New Kensington-Arnold School District and its teachers’ union. Negotiators from the school district and the New Kensington-Arnold Education Association met for four and a half hours Thursday night, said Terry Schrock, school board member, chief negotiator and district spokesperson. While pointing to “some movement on both sides,” Schrock …
Biden officials outline North Carolina offshore wind energy auction site
In two months, the US Department of the Interior will auction the rights to build wind turbines in 172 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean off the southeast coast of North Carolina. The site will be divided into two different rental areas, and the department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold an auction on …
Goomborian’s farm brings in $1.995 million | Queensland country life
A VERY fertile coastal outback farm in Goomboorian, northwest of Gympie, sold at Ray White Rural auction for $1.995 million. Located on Tin Can Bay Road, Ancaridge has been certified organic for 13 years and managed using biodynamic farming methods for 15 years. All four registered bidders were active in the auction of the 51-hectare …