Source: ASABE, Carol Flautt
St. Joseph, Michigan – NCR-SARE Graduate Student Program grant recipients, Laura Christianson and Matthew Helmers – Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, were named recipients of a Blue Ribbon Award during the recent meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) in Dallas, Texas on July 30, 2012.
The award was given in recognition of their efforts in producing outstanding quality educational materials in one of the following categories: Electronic & Web-Based Delivery – DVD’s, web-based computer programs, powerpoint shows,...
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GLENCOE, Ill. — The popular Farmers’ Markets at the Chicago Botanic Garden will get a new larger location this year as well as educational demonstrations from participating farmers and vendors. Farmers’ Markets will be held on the Esplanade, a grand lawn located between the Visitor Center and the Regenstein Center and offering wonderful views of the Smith Fountain and North Lake. Local, sustainable farmers and the Chicago Botanic Garden's own Green Youth Farm and Windy City Harvest will sell seasonal products such as fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, hand-made...
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