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Medicinal marijuana bill in works for Connecticut greenhouses
greenhousemanagementonline.com; According to the Connecticut Greenhouse Growers Association, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed a medical marijuana bill (H.B. 5389) by the vote of 96-51 and sent it to the Senate. If passed, a maximum of 10 growers would be … Continue reading
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Greenhouse grown tomatoes ‘farming in her blood’
starherald.net; by Nancy Green KOSCIUSKO — Kosciusko and area residents will not have to wait until June or July to be able to have a juicy, Attala County grown, vine ripened tomato for the dinner table. Erin Biggers Sembiring is … Continue reading
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British Columbia Rethinks Its Pioneering Carbon Tax
news.nationalgeographic.com; by Stacey Schultz; British Columbians are feeling a little lonely in their bid to save the planet. Five years ago, the Canadian province enacted a bold set of climate change policies designed to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions … Continue reading
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The Plant: My Beer Feeds Your Fish!
Video Sponsor The video above showcases how the recycling of materials allows the plant to be extremely efficient and achieve net-zero energy standards – all while providing over a hundred ‘green’ jobs for the local community.
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Mexican imports hammering Florida veggies
southeastfarmpress.com; by CHARLES JOHNSON; With Mexican imports hammeringmarkets, Florida tomato and bell pepper farmers, who are facing certain production losses, question whether they can hang on for another year. “This thing is hitting us really hard,” says Steve Bedner, whose … Continue reading
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High Tunnel: Winter Greenhouse Farming
Link Sponsor huffingtonpost.com; by Rebecca Gerendasy; Rick Steffen could be thought of as a small farmer for all seasons. That’s because he grows a variety of crops, some unusual like his fruit orchards — inside a series of 55 greenhouses, … Continue reading
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BUSINESS: Canada announces $2.5 million for agricultural research
bulletnewsniagara.ca; by jrobbins; VINELAND – Agricultural research in Niagara is geetting boost thanks to new federal funding. Niagara Falls MP Rob Nicholson, Canada’s Justice Minister, announced $2.5-million in funding for the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. The money will allow … Continue reading
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Classifieds: PIPERAIL SPRAYER FUMIRAIL
Greenhouse Grower Classifieds; Easy to move from one row to the next because of the supplementary wheels. Automatic hose returning. Nozzle lance can be folded. Spraying for 4m high.Ceramics nozzles with empty cone 80º. Adjustable driving speed. Want … Continue reading
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Nation’s First USDA-Certified Organic Online Grocer
marketwatch.com; BOULDER, Colo.;Pioneering organic online grocer’s farm-to-table tracking systems are setting the benchmark for quality and safety; Mile High Organics, a leading organic produce and natural grocery delivery service, is the first online grocery retailer in the United States to … Continue reading
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Her vision is selling hydroponic greenhouses: Technology cuts chemical use, costs, Deb Walliser says
Link Sponsor mercurynews.com; by reporter Jondi Gumz; We are primarily a technology company that is making the hydroponic greenhouse technology available through licensing and franchising models. The cost to build one of our greenhouses is approximately $25 per square foot. … Continue reading
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