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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Economics, Pest Control, Sustainability, World Hunger, Ag Africa, World Population,

Kenyan farmers are turning crop-eating locusts into sustainable animal feed | CBC Radio

The Bug Picture is working with communities in Kenya to harvest the insects and mill them,...

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Isaac L
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Research, Pollinators,

Beekeeping for Beginners

Learn how to get started in beekeeping with natural methods and the best hive designs. Learn about the proper safety equipment, hive designs, and the basics of honey bees. Keep bees in your backyard safely and responsibly.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Hobby Farming, Urban Farming, Government / Policies,

Pa. Dept. of Agriculture opens Urban Agriculture Grant applications March 1

The application for the 2020-21 Pa. Farm Bill’s $500,000 Urban Agriculture Grant Program...

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture Global, Beekeeping, Research, World Population, Ag Australia/NZ, Pollinators,

Scientist abuzz as bee thought 'extinct' for nearly 100 years lands near him

James Dorey admits he might be one of the luckiest researchers ever after rare find.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Young Farmers, FFA/4-H,

Haven High School students drive to school in farm style to celebrate FFA Week

Each year, Haven High School students drive their tractors - or other farm vehicles -\u00a0to school to celebrate FFA week. Because these students live on nearby farms, driving these vehicles is second nature to them.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Coronavirus/COVID,

02/27/2021 SOURCE: www.kpbs.org

Vaccines Will Be Delivered Directly To Agricultural Workers

Through “Operation Collaboration,” various fire and EMS agencies will work together to...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Agriculture US, Ag Tech, Ag Innovation,

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Organic, Beekeeping, Fruit, World Hunger, Government / Policies, World Population, Ag South America, Pollinators,

Colombia's apiarists say avocado buzz is killing bees

For the second time in two years, Gildardo Urrego is scooping up piles of dead bees after an invisible evil invaded his hives in northwest Colombia, wreaking havoc among his swarms.

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John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Agriculture US, Conservation/Tillage,

Wisconsin Farmers Union: Kriss Marion hired to lead Wisconsin Women in Conservation

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TOPIC(S): Soil Health, Education U.S. MidWest, Conservation/Tillage,

02/26/2021 SOURCE: blog.ucsusa.org

To Save Its Soil and Clean Up Its Water, Iowa Needs to Act Fast(er)

Iowans have long prized their state’s deep, rich soils and its position as an agricultural powerhouse. In the heart of the Corn Belt, its farmers lead the nation in corn acres planted, and come in second in soybean acres. But there’s a dark side to all that: Decades of intensive, industrial-style pr