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Community Spotlight: Farm Connect Montana
Farm Connect Montana provides assistance to Montana farmers and ranchers while promoting a thriving, equitable food system. With summer almost here, the organization is promoting two programs, Double SNAP Dollars and Senior Farmers Market…
Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat - but Republicans' bill could change that
Twelve years ago, George Hunt needed a new roof on his cow barn in Orange, Massachusetts. Solar was “hot” back then, Hunt said, thanks to federal and state commitments to increase renewable energy supplies. When Hunt crunched the…
Huge blaze guts chicken farm as massive smoke cloud rises into sky
A HUGE blaze has gutted a chicken farm with a massive smoke cloud spotted rising in the sky. Ten fire engines raced to the inferno in Cheshire just after 6am this morning with residents urged to keep their doors and windows closed. Your info will…
It's fruit picking season at Central Ohio farms
With warmer weather and sunny days comes Central Ohio's pick-your-own-fruit season. Why it matters: Grocery store produce does the job, but it's no substitute for ripe locally grown fruit — you can taste the difference. 🍓 State of…
Farming tsar Baroness Batters warns UK is 'beset by uncertainty' and Labour isn't helping
“She wasn't having regular contractions. I normally leave them two hours and if they haven't made any progress I help them.” She walks me through the process with matter-of-fact precision: gloved up and pulling calving ropes in time…
Horror farm fire as two massive chicken sheds left completely charred and gutted
A massive blaze has completely destroyed a chicken farm and left an 'enormous smoke trail' looming over a part of Cheshire. Ten fire engines have been dispatched to The Grange on Checkley Lane, near Bridgemere, with local residents being advised to…
'SHGs play a vital role in sustainable farming practices'
Self-help groups (SHGs) can play a vital role in conserving indigenous seeds, promoting natural farming, processing millets, and encouraging organic agricultural products, according to Shreekant M Bhandiwad, Chairman of Karnataka Grameena Bank…
Solar farm planted on otherwise unusable Lorton landfill
A first-of-its-kind solar farm came online in Northern Virginia Thursday to provide relief for Virginia electricity customers. The renewable energy project was built on the massive Lorton landfill, land that wasn't being used since trash was buried…
Jeremy Clarkson calls Great British Farm-Fest 'incredible' as 52,000 visit
The first-ever Great British Farm-Fest was held over the May Bank Holiday weekend, attracting more than 52,000 visitors and 3,000 animals to NAEC Stoneleigh in Warwickshire for a remarkable three-day celebration of British farming, food, rural…
PA Dairymen's Association will take Farm Show milkshakes on the road in June
YORK, Pa. — June is National Dairy Month, and that's great news for those who might be craving a Pennsylvania Farm Show Milkshake (and can't wait until next January to get one). The PA Dairymen's Association announced it is taking the famous…
Health warning issued to families visiting farms over half term
During the half term break and throughout the summer many families enjoy a day out at the farm, and there are plenty across Wales to choose from. Whilst it is a nice way to be amongst nature and a chance for children to pet the animals, it does…
S'pore farms can apply to diversify to meet production targets from Sept 1: SFA
SINGAPORE - Farms in Singapore will be given the flexibility to grow other kinds of food to meet their annual production targets from Sept 1. This is among the enhancements made to farm leases that were announced on May 29 by the Singapore Food…
Pet Supply Retailing In A Dog-Eat-Dog Market
Pet Supply Retailing In A Dog-Eat-Dog Market Seems like just yesterday that the pandemic inspired hordes of home-bound city dwellers and country-bound urban refugees to welcome dogs, cats, and assorted other domestic creatures into their lives…
Jeremy Clarkson forced to stop farm job as he struggles to breathe while filming
Jeremy Clarkson has suffered another health setback while filming the latest series of Clarkson's Farm. Despite medical advice to slow down following heart surgery, the television personality appears to have disregarded the warnings. During…
Royal Bath and West Show: Wurzels, sheep and parades
Famous West Country band The Wurzels performed to a large crowd to end the first day of the Royal Bath and West Show. This year's three-day farming festival in Shepton Mallet features the Pilton Tent, a new music venue sponsored by Glastonbury…
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