Latest Sustainable agriculture Stories
More Than 95 Restaurants team up with Organic Valley, Chefs Collaborative, to host Earth Dinners. Boston, Mass. and La Farge, Wis. (PRWEB) April 24, 2013 From April 17 to April 28, the Earth is enjoying its very own “Restaurant Week,” as more than 95 restaurants across the country join together to host Earth Dinners. In its 10th season, Earth Dinners put the spotlight on businesses and restaurants that promote local, organic foods. Earth Dinners are hosted by Organic Valley,...
AMSTERDAM, April 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Committee's far reaching conclusions will be used to direct industry and international bodies on achieving a sustainable global supply chain "As we consider the rapidly expanding world population and the ever increasing demand for an abundant, healthy, and affordable food supply; it will be essential for industry, government, and other stakeholders to find new innovative ways of working together to yield sustainable agricultural solutions for the...
In response to an article published by the New York Daily News regarding the increase in organic food available for pets, Colle Farmers Market says pets can also benefit from organic food. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 22, 2013 On April 22, Colle Farmers Market responds to an article published by the New York Daily News, which discusses the increase of organic food for pets. According to the article published by the New York Daily News, many pet stores in Queens and New York City are carrying...
Biopesticides Market research report categorizes the global market on the basis of Active ingredient, applications, product types, crop type, and geography; forecasting revenue and analyzing trends in each of the submarkets. (PRWEB) April 21, 2013 The report “Global Biopesticides Market – Trends & Forecasts (2012 – 2017)” published by MarketsandMarkets, defines and segments the global biopesticides market with analysis and forecasting of the global revenue for biopesticides....
Following an article published by the Daily Nebraskan regarding a professor’s plan to build an organic farm, Colle Farmers Market commends the professor and students for fighting to establish this organic farm and support the local vegetables market. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 15, 2013 On April 15, Colle Farmers Market, an advocate for promoting local vegetables, responds to an article published by the Daily Nebraskan, which discusses how a professor and his former students developed a...
Water-quality and wastewater professionals are invited to meet with PTG's team to learn how its innovative wastewater disinfection technology reduces operating costs for municipalities and businesses while generating clean energy. SAN LEANDRO, Calif., April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Pasteurization Technology Group (PTG), innovator of the only wastewater disinfection process that creates renewable energy, is exhibiting its technology to water-quality and wastewater professionals...
Following an article about how an organic farm in Wimauma Florida has become a way of life, Colle Farmers Market releases a statement Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 04, 2013 On April 4, 2013, Colle Farmers Market releases a statement following a Tampa Bay Times article by Laura Reiley regarding the organic farm My Mothers Garden in Wimauma Florida. The organic farm has become a way of life, providing local organic produce for over 20 years. According to Tampa Bay Times, “My Mothers...
Trust in the USDA Organic seal reaches an all-time high among organic buyers WASHINGTON, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. families are increasingly embracing organic products in a wide range of categories, with 81 percent now reporting they purchase organic at least sometimes. This finding is one of many contained in the Organic Trade Association's (OTA's) newly released 2013 U.S. Families' Organic Attitudes and Beliefs Study, conducted Jan. 18-24, 2013. (Photo:...
Colle Farmers Market offers commentary in response to an article published by the Cleveland Advocate discussing the use of compost as a method to enhance organic farming. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) April 01, 2013 On April 1, 2013, Colle Farmers Market offers commentary based on an article published by the Cleveland Advocate discussing the use of compost as a method to enhance organic farming. The Cleveland Advocate article written by Robert Hoffman introduces the concept of creating compost to...
Following an article about a couple from North Carolina starting their own organic beauty products company, Colle Farmers Market releases a statement. Bohemia, NY (PRWEB) March 29, 2013 On March 29, 2013, Colle Farmers Market releases a statement following a Forbes article by Darren Dahl discussing the history of the company SkinFare, a beauty products company that uses only organic and sustainably harvested ingredients in their products. According to the Forbes article, Kara Errickson...
Latest Sustainable agriculture Reference Libraries
Dryland farming is farming without the aid of irrigation and only with the amount of rain fall given by Mother Nature. Dryland farming is typical in arid regions such as Southwestern United States, Mexico, the Middle East, and other regions that are known for growing grains. Dryland farming is practiced in all parts of Australia with the exception of the Northern Territory. Process Dryland farming involves the constant assessing of the amount of moisture present or lacking for any given...
Image Caption: Painter of the burial chamber of Sennedjem. A Plowing Farmer. Credit: Yorck Project/Wikipedia Cover crops are crops that are planted to improve the quality of the soil, also known as green manure. Cover crops add fertility to the soil, control weeds and pests as well as control diseases that can be otherwise found in untreated soil. Cover crops increases the organic matter levels in the soil which only enhances the structure of the soil as well as increase the capacity for...
Image Caption: Effects of crop rotation and monoculture at the Swojec Experimental Farm, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences. In the front field, the "Norfolk" crop rotation sequence (potatoes, oats, peas, rye) is being applied; in the back field, rye has been grown for 45 years in a row. Credit: Leslaw Zimny/Wikipedia Crop rotation is the practice of planting different types of crops (also known as polyculture) in the same location in subsequent seasons. Utilizing...
Image Caption: A field in Randers, Denmark. A pile of manure is in the foreground. Credit: Malene Thyssen/Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 2.5) Manure is organic matter that comes from farmyard animal waste as well as from crop cover. Manure from cows, pigs, horses, chickens, rabbits, etc. is broken down into organic matter and used as organic fertilizer. “Green” manure is derived from planting a cover crop, such as clover, to be plowed directly back into the soil. Bacteria traps nitrogen and other...
Image Caption: Compost barrel with compost and tools. Credit: Diego Grez/Wikipedia Compost is fertilizer made from decomposed organic matter that is then tilled directly into the soil or used as an additive when transplanting seedlings. Composting can be very simplistic or complex, depending on the amount of compost needed. Compost is widely used in organic farming because of its high nutrient content and natural pesticide abilities. Composting is simply piling, systematically,...
