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TOPIC(S): Organic, Economics, Gardening,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: bizwest.com

Natural Grocers kicks off organic-farming campaign with Longmont’s Memorial Rose Garden

LONGMONT — Colorado-based health-food chain Natural Grocers, also known as Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc.(NYSE: NGVC), and nonprofit Beyond Pesticides are removing synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in Longmont’s Roosevelt Park Memorial Rose Garden. Beyond Pesticides advocates for public health and environmental protection and works with partners in the U.S. The project, operating under the “Ladybug Love Your Neighborhoods” campaign, will replace current gardening practices with organic products. Pamela Lipshitz, director of public relations for Natural Grocers, said work in Roosevelt Park has already begun. The partnership plans to work with other communities and parks on projects that will later be announced. Lipshitz said Beyond Pesticides works with community leaders to identify public spaces, including parks, school grounds and playing fields. From there, site evaluation and training are provided for grounds-maintenance staff and service providers on management practices. There’s also educational resources on organic gardening. Natural Grocers said the partnership worked with Longmont city parks and natural resources director David Bell for the Roosevelt Park project. Gardening practices are a small part of a month-long effort from the partnership in honor of September’s Organic Harvest Month. The month was implemented in the early ’90s by the Organic Trade Association to promote organic food and agriculture in the U.S. through regional and local events. Natural Grocers wants to raise $100,000 for Beyond Pesticides this month. In stores, $1 from every purchase of a reusable limited-edition “Organic Month Headquarters” shopping bag will go toward the nonprofit organization. Additionally, customers may donate $1, $5 or $10 at Natural Grocer stores toward Beyond Pesticides. The grocery chain will have educational videos throughout the month on organic and environmentally friendly practices. Every week, Natural Grocer’s organic-farm vendors will be featured on its social media wi...

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Economics, Government / Policies, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.enr.com

ENR 2020 Top 400 Sourcebook: Pryor Mountain Wind Farm

Mortenson to install turbines to produce 240 MW in Montana

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Economics, Government / Policies, Ag Africa,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.standardmedia.co.ke

Expired rice worth Sh2.3 million seized

The seized products will be destroyed at the expense of the owners, in addition to any other legal action

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TOPIC(S): Rice, Economics, Government / Policies, World Population, Coronavirus/COVID,

09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.kaieteurnewsonline.com

Panama commits to paying rice farmers debt with interest

The Government of Panama has indicated that they are committed to clearing their debt of $1.9B owed to Guyana for rice exports. They also stated that they will be repaying with interest and they ar…

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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Government / Policies, Climate Change, World Population, Ag South America, Regenerative Agriculture,

Brazilian Amazon fires near level of 2019 crisis

The number of fires in the Brazilian Amazon last month was the second-highest in a decade for August, nearing the crisis levels that unleashed a flood of international condemnation last year.

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Topics: Forestry, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Food Waste, Research, World Hunger, World Population,

University subject profile: agriculture, forestry and food

The study of land-based industries, such as farming, countryside management and animal rearing

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Topics: Forestry, Economics, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Middle East,

Istanbul loses its forests and agricultural lands, report says - Turkey News

Istanbul has lost one-fourth of its agricultural lands and one-fifth of its forest areas in the last 25 years, according to the Urban Analysis Report prepared by Istanbul Municipality.

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Topics: Agriculture US, Economics, USDA,

"It is worth noting that the increase in 2020 incomes is driven by government payments."

USDA’s Economic Research Service Releases Updated Farm Income Estimates | American Soybean Association

By Scott Gerlt • ASA Economist  The USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) released an update to its farm income estimates yesterday. The numbers provide

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Topics: Economics, Sustainability, Pork/Swine/Pig/Hog, Ag Europe,

Family swap London for 'good' life as Oxfordshire pig farmers

A COUPLE who exchanged their London careers to become organic farmers in Oxfordshire, say consumers care more about animal welfare since the…

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Topics: Precision AG , Young Farmers, Economics, Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Ag Australia/NZ,

'Seismic' shift on the way as next-generation farmers take the reins

Young farmers say the next 10 years will see a major transfer of land ownership to a new, educated, and business-savvy generation focused on sustainable, organic opportunities.

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