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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Young Farmers, Sustainability,

Vermont Farm Immersion Program hopes to grow new crop of farmers

The Vermont Farm Immersion Program is for adults who want to learn more about running a farm, or just how to grow food in their own backyard.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Livestock/Meat, Food/Nutrition, Beef Cattle,

It doesn't taste better either!

No, Grass-Finished Beef Isn't Healthier or Better for the Environment

Oklahoma State University meat scientist Gretchen Mafi has studied the scientific differences between beef that comes from animals finished on a grain diet versus those animals finished on grass.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Wheat, Agriculture Global, Trade (Commodities),

https://farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2022...

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TOPIC(S): Beekeeping, Ag United Kingdom, Pollinators,

07/19/2022 SOURCE: www.gov.uk

Bees' Needs campaign

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Randy Krotz
shared this 2 article 3 years ago
Topics: Fertilizer, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage, Trending News,

African Nations Increasing Farm Input Support Amid Food Security Fears

As input costs are rising for African farmers and a food crisis continues to grow, African governments are increasing their support for small farms, according to fertilizer manufacturer Omnia Holdi…

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TOPIC(S): CRISPR/Gene Editing, Ag Africa, Food Security/Shortage,

07/18/2022 SOURCE: allianceforscience.cornell.edu

African-led genome assembly of lablab bean marks step forward in diversifying global food supply - Alliance for Science

African scientists can take the lead in making genetic improvements to neglected native plants that can help diversify the world’s food supply, a new study suggests. Most of the food we eat is sourced from a miniscule fraction of total plant diversity. Just three major crops currently provide more than 40 percent of global calorie […]

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TOPIC(S): Cotton, Agriculture US, Education U.S. MidWest,

07/18/2022 SOURCE: www.youtube.com

Down to Earth: Cotton Efficiency

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Sustainability, GMO's, Genes /Genetics,

07/18/2022 SOURCE: www.aces.edu

GMOs: Unlocking Agriculture’s Potential Through Bioengineering - Alabama Cooperative Extension System

For the world to be fed sustainably in the 21st century, agricultural innovation using biotechnology is key. Research and implementation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is one way that ag industry is unlocking the future for the next generation.