Urban Farm Feeds the Soul
Urban farmer, Will Allen, of Milwaukee, looks to feed more than the bodies of the kids who come to his farm. Growing and sharing is what the farm is all about as it feeds some 10,000 people. Allen, who uses … Continued
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Dogs As Helping Hands for Farmers With Disabilities
A unique non-profit in the Midwest is providing service dogs for farmers so they can continue working in the “field” that they love. Read more about this in the New York Times article: Dogs Help Famers Posted by MH … Continued
Massive Support for French Farmers
After massive protests with more than 1,000 French farmers on tractors, the government has decided to respond with aid. Read about here in this New York Times article: France Supports Farmers Posted by MH McGrath, secretary
Winnie Working to Save His Honey
Winnie the Pooh has been enlisted in the effort to save honeybees – crucial to agriculture. A British campaign looks to get kids educated on local honey and efforts to save the bees. And what better way than to join … Continued
Progress on Bird Flu
The New York Times recently reported on progress in developing a vaccine against the current, virulent strain of avian influenza ravaging the U.S. poultry sector. Read the full article here >> Bird Flu Vaccine
New Research: Global Phosphate
Global food demand drives markets for basic fertilizer components, especially phosphates. New research takes a look at this critical resource in world markets. Read all about it in this article from “AG Professional” >> Phosphate Market
NJ Ag Education Thrives
New Society member, Nancy Trivette, New Jersey Department of Agriculture Education Program Leader, is quoted in a recent NJ.com piece extolling the growth and vitality of ag education in New Jersey schools. “Agricultural education in New Jersey is growing,” commented Trivette. But there’s … Continued
O’Donnell Takes the Reins at PSPA
With the start of our new fiscal year on July 1, we also welcome our new President, Rich O’Donnell. Rich brings a wealth of experience to his new post and a deep appreciation for the Society and the broad, agricultural interests of our … Continued
Rooftop Farming – New Wave!
Member Bettsy Mosimann ran across this article in the New York Times and heartily suggested it for our members. NYT Article on Rooftop Farming
June Farming Notes
FARMING NOTES – JUNE 2015 The case for intensive agriculture – A recent article by Ted Nordhaus, based on a June 3rd speech at the Institute for Food and Agricultural Literacy Symposium, made the case for decoupling the intensification of … Continued