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Funding to Help Study and Build Elderberry Market in MO

07/22/2010 11:22 am

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Source: Missouri Beginning Farming

The University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry has been awarded a grant from the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE), "Developing Successful Marketing Strategies for Elderberry Growers and Value-Added Processors: A Model for Specialty Crop Development in the U.S. Midwest."

The grant will use an integrated approach to contribute to the creation and development of an elderberry regional industry as a model for specialty crop development in the Midwest U.S., said project director and UMCA associate director, ... Read More

Decorative Woody Florals in MN: Beautiful and Sustainable

07/21/2010 01:21 pm

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Source: Sleepy Eye News

The agriculture industry is perceived as dirty and utilitarian. But some farmers, like Chad Kingstrom, are bringing a bit of pizzazz to the party. Kingstrom, of Sacred Heart in west-central Minnesota, brightens homes and landscapes alike with decorative woody florals he perpetuates on his property.

This colorful venture began with Kingstrom taking part in a local decorative woody florals-growing group which promotes sustainable agriculture and developing sustainable communities. At the time, he was involved in agroforestry as a production manager of a “medium-sized”...

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Get the Facts on Starting an Aquaculture Business at an Ohio Fish Farm Tour

07/09/2010 12:26 pm

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Source: OSU Extension

WOOSTER, Ohio – Anyone interested in starting an aquaculture business, or perhaps expanding an existing one, has the opportunity to participate in a tour of fish farms throughout northeast Ohio on July 16.

Ohio State University’s South Centers at Piketon and Ohio Soybean Council will sponsor the event, which runs from 7:45 a.m. until 6 p.m. The cost is $20 per person.

The Northeast Ohio Fish Farm Tour will feature stops at Scales to Tails, Laurel Creek Fin Farm, Raber’s Fish Farm, Fender’s Fish Hatchery, and Blue Ribbon Fish Farm. Participants will meet at...

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Tour of Illinois Flower and Wine Operations

07/09/2010 12:25 pm

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Source: ACES News

Brightflower Nursery in Stockton and Famous Fossil Winery in Cedarville are the destinations of a tour sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. The tour is scheduled for Friday, August 13, and will begin at Brightflower Nursery at 9 a.m.

Jeanie McKewan and Michael Staver started Brightflower Nursery in 2006. "After working for a variety of business entrepreneurs on Chicago's North Shore, I decided that it was time to start my own," said McKewan, who is president of Brightflower. "I have always been involved in growing and gardening and have a master's degree...

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MN Farmers Interested in Conducting Research Sought for Cover Crop Project

07/09/2010 11:27 am

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Source: AgriNews
By Janet Kubat Willette

Rural Advantage is looking for producers interested in experimenting with cover crops.

Jill Sackett, Extension educator and conservation agronomist with University of Minnesota Extension and Rural Advantage, spoke about the cover crop project at Wheat Day June 23 in Kilkenny.

Rural Advantage is partnering with Practical Farmers of Iowa to encourage producers to plant cover crops. The two organizations received a grant through the North Central region of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program.

The cover crop must be a non-cash crop,... Read More

IOWA POLLINATOR CONSERVATION PLANNING SHORT COURSE

07/09/2010 11:22 am

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Source: The Xerces Society

Tuesday August 10, 2010, Ames, IA 9:30am-4pm

The 2008 Farm Bill makes pollinators and their habitat a conservation priority for every USDA land manager and conservationist. This training session provides an overview of pollinator-specific language within the Farm Bill, and how to translate that language into on-the-ground conservation.

This day-long Short Course will equip conservationists, land managers, farm educators, and agricultural professionals with the latest science-based approaches to increasing crop security and reversing the trend of pollinator...

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NCR-SARE to Hire Professional Development Program Coordinator

07/09/2010 10:18 am

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The USDA North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program seeks applications for a coordinator of the Professional Development Program (PDP). Please help us fill the position by applying yourself or by forwarding the description to someone who might be interested.

Program Background

Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, SARE is a national program that supports and promotes sustainable food and fiber systems. SARE offers competitive grants and other educational endeavors to farmers and ranchers, scientists and researchers, educators, agencies, institutions,... Read More

NCR-SARE to Hire Associate Director

07/09/2010 10:13 am

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The USDA North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) program seeks applications for an Associate Program Director. Please help us fill the position by applying yourself or by forwarding the description to someone who might be interested.

Program Overview
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) strengthens rural communities, increases farmer / rancher profitability, and improves the environment by supporting research and education. NCR-SARE’s core value is the sustainability and well-being of all aspects of agriculture... Read More
 

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