09/05/2020 SOURCE: bizwest.com
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...
Natural Grocers kicks off organic-farming campaign with Longmont’s Memorial Rose Garden
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.enr.com
Mortenson to install turbines to produce 240 MW in Montana
ENR 2020 Top 400 Sourcebook: Pryor Mountain Wind Farm
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.radioiowa.com
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors is considering how to craft what essentially would be a ban on the expansion of commercial wind energy production in the county. Alliant Energy has two wind farms in the county. One — called the Kossuth Wind Farm — has 84 turbines. Alliant’s Golden Plains Wind Farm has 82 […]
Northern Iowa county considers ban on future wind farms - Radio Iowa
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.einpresswire.com
By Marty Irby
Today marks quite a historical day in the world of equine competitions. For the first time, The Kentucky Derby and the Tennessee Walking Horse
A Tale of Two Horses: The Kentucky Derby and Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Championship Ride Tonight
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.theguardian.com
For such a staple food, rice can be surprisingly divisive – but the right way to cook it is a matter of culinary relativism
Grain of truth: 'I once saw a chef cook 80 kilos of rice in a Combi oven'
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.azocleantech.com
Rice is the most consumed staple food in the world. It is especially common in Asia, where hunger concerns are prevalent.
New Technology Could Increase Rice Grain Yield Under Changing Climatic Conditions
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.standardmedia.co.ke
The seized products will be destroyed at the expense of the owners, in addition to any other legal action
Expired rice worth Sh2.3 million seized
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.kaieteurnewsonline.com
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…
Panama commits to paying rice farmers debt with interest
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.ghanabusinessnews.com
In Africa, especially in the Savannah region, where the weather is dry and severely hit by climate change conditions, making it difficult for many trees to survive or thrive, the Baobab Tree survives, thrives and also serves as source of life for many living creatures all year round. Background The Baobab Tree with its scientific …
The baobab: The majestic tree of life - Ghana Business News
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09/05/2020 SOURCE: www.farmanddairy.com
Learn what to consider before you start planning to grow fruit in your backyard.
How to grow fruit in your yard - Farm and Dairy
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