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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): Beekeeping, Gardening, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,
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Topics: Agriculture US, Education U.S. NorthEast, Gardening, Sustainability, Regenerative Agriculture,

The Chabad Farm House: 25 Acres of Judaism in New York’s Hudson Valley - Hebrew school is in the barn, and there’s a rustic kosher market amid wildflowers

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Topics: Agriculture US, Forestry, Gardening, Regenerative Agriculture,

Select the right tree for fall planting in Illinois

URBANA, Ill. – After spring, fall is the next best time to plant a tree. When adding trees to the landscape, it’s important to research and make a suitable list of tree species. Select a proper planting location based on mature size, preferred soil conditions, disease and pest resistance, and multi-seasonal interest, says Nancy Kreith, University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator."While shopping for trees at a garden center, inspect them carefully before

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Topics: Soil Health, Agriculture US, Agriculture Global, Gardening, Sustainability, World Hunger, World Population, Regenerative Agriculture,

High-Tech Greenhouses Could Be The Future Of Agriculture

In a small town in Eastern Kentucky, the future of agriculture is growing.

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TOPIC(S): Gardening, Vertical Farming, Urban Farming,

08/27/2020 SOURCE: www.euronews.com

World's biggest rooftop greenhouse opens in Montreal

The facility spans 15,000 square metres or about the size of three football fields.

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Topics: Irrigation, Agriculture US, Forestry, Agriculture Global, Water, Gardening,

Backyard Gardener: Tree irrigation during Arizona drought

Northern Arizona’s 2020 monsoon season has been largely disappointing thus far. In addition, La Nina conditions are forecast in the western equatorial Pacific Ocean which usually translates into lower-than-average winter precipitation for northern Arizona.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Vegetables, Agriculture Global, Gardening, Coronavirus/COVID, Ag Middle East,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: neweralive.na

Soil testing vital for the best produce… As local garden takes a hard hit

Three interns from institutions of higher education in the country have volunteered to assist the Maari from the Land Garden Project in Windhoek by testing the soil to determine how much gardeners can get from their produce.

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Gardening, Regenerative Agriculture, Ag Australia/NZ,

08/22/2020 SOURCE: www.heraldscotland.com

Cut flowers: Artisan growers share their secrets

Cut flowers bring a note of cheer, whether in your kitchen, on your bedside table or dotted around your home - so it's time to make a space in your…

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