Agriculture
Hans van der Sluijs Joins BioTork as Chief Development Officer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — BioTork, the leading evolution biotechnology company, today announced that biotech executive Hans van der Sluijs has joined the company as Chief Development Officer. Hans brings over 20 years of international business leadership experience, with a focus on business development, management, and building strategic alliances/partnerships….
Debuting this November: Christmas at Schnepf Farms
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — The 250-acre Schnepf Farms, one of the Phoenix area’s favorite destinations, is turning into a winter wonderland this holiday season. Together with World of Illumination, the leader in Christmas entertainment with the world’s largest animated holiday light show, the Farm is unveiling Christmas at Schnepf Farms-a new kind of holiday magic for the entire family….
Cabling Weak, Heavy Tree Branches Now Can Prevent Huge Costs Later
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Heavy winds and rough weather can lead to trees splitting apart and dangerous falling limbs. The time and money it costs to clean up these disasters can be astronomical! The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn explain why cabling a tree now can prevent huge costs in the long run….
Former POET and Domtar Executive Mark DeAndrea Joins BioTork as President and Chief Strategy Officer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Industry Veteran Mark DeAndrea has been appointed as President & Chief Strategy Officer of BioTork. Mark’s recent operational leadership experience includes Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Domtar BioMaterials (advanced materials and performance chemicals innovation and commercialization) and Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for POET….
What is Pennsylvania and the Government Doing to Combat and Control the Spotted Lanternfly Invasion
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Now that the cooler fall weather is here, the adult Spotted Lanternfly are dying off, but not before laying thousands of eggs which will hatch next spring. Many homeowners are wondering what the government is doing to control the invasive insect. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn explain what Pennsylvania is doing to combat Spotted Lanternfly….
Together, Six Farms Connect and Expand Farmland Conservation – A Reason to Celebrate!
ELK GROVE, Calif. — California Farmland Trust (CFT) announces the conservation of six new farms in Merced County. Four adjacent farms have created a large area of closely protected farmland; while nearby two other properties join already previously protected areas…
California Farmland Trust Earns National Recognition
ELK GROVE, Calif. — One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love and that feed them. Since 2004, California Farmland Trust (CFT) has been doing just that for the people of California….
ACE Home Services Providing Support for Urban Farm Program at St. Vincent De Paul’s 2019 Fall Festival
PHOENIX, Ariz. — It’s the second edition of the Urban Farm Program at St. Vincent de Paul’s 2019 Fall Festival. ACE Home Services will be providing resources, supplies, and other benefits for the less fortunate in the society….
How to Remove and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Now that the cooler fall weather is here, the adult Spotted Lanternfly are dying off, but not before laying thousands of eggs which will hatch next spring. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn show homeowners how to remove and destroy Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses in an instructional video….
5 Fall Warning Signs of Tree Problems
Trees with Health Problems Change Color or Drop Leaves Too Early – Giroud Tree and Lawn Urges Homeowners to Be Alert for Fall Warning Signs of Sick Trees — Tree service is needed for trees that change color too early or drop leaves prematurely. Most trees should be in full leaf and green through September; Giroud Tree and Lawn provides the top five Fall warning signs and actions Philadelphia homeowners can take to keep trees healthy and safe….