Tag: Agriculture
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Christmas at Schnepf Farms – a Brand-New Holiday Destination – debuts with a VIP opening November 26
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Christmas at Schnepf Farms is ushering in its inaugural season with a VIP/Media exclusive opening on November 26, 2019. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local dignitaries and influencers will begin at 5:30 p.m. Post-ceremony, the farm will be open for all to experience the brand-new holiday wonderland until 10 p.m.
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Giroud Tree and Lawn explains homeowners should remove Ailanthus trees, the host plant for Spotted Lanternfly
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — Researchers are still learning about the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect attacking trees and causing property damage across Pennsylvania. Penn State, along with the PA Department of Agriculture and the USDA, has been researching the habits and life cycle of Spotted Lanternfly since it first appeared in Berks County in 2014.
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The Rancher Advocacy Program Pioneers Groundbreaking Solutions for Farmers and Ranchers in Crisis
WAELDER, Texas — The Rancher Advocacy Program (RAP), a five-year initiative of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Inc., is the first and only enterprise providing the knowledge of their Rancher Advisory Council working together with industry experts to transition cattle ranches and animal farms away from animal agriculture into viable veganic, compassionate businesses.
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Onions 52 integrates Famous-compatible TMS Freightflow, reducing transportation costs and improving customer service
RENO, Nev. — Jay Holstine, President and CEO of Freightflow, said, “As many grower/shippers turn to transportation management software to improve customer service and increase margins, Onions 52 leads the pack with their recent integration of Freightflow TMS into Famous software.”
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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