Food and Farming Technology

MARCH 8, 2023

US climate tech start-up Agrology has launched its Arbiter Carbon Monitoring System as it helps farmers to combat climate change.

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Jayson Lusk

MARCH 8, 2023

The results of the latest Consumer Food Insights (CFI) from the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS) at Purdue are now out. In addition to our typical tracking questions, this month we asked whether consumers were expecting (or had already received) a tax refund and, if so, how they expected to spend it. We also asked a variety of questions related to perceptions of fresh vs. frozen foods.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 10, 2023

Editor’s Note: Farmers are increasingly adopting solutions to best serve their local consumers. Recently, they’ve started selling their products virtually, on a consolidated market site. Here’s an inside look at why this practice is becoming so popular, and how it has benefited both farmers and their communities alike. CONTENT SOURCED FROM MODERN FARMER Written by: Leah Borts-Kuperman March 9, 2023 When Eat Local Sudbury Co-op closed back in 2018, Chantal Lewington and a group of fellow Ontario

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Caff

MARCH 9, 2023

SIGN ON TODAY! Summary Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and the California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN) are sponsoring AB 552 to create the California Small & Underserved Farmer Equipment & Cooperative Resources program at the Department of Conservation(DOC) to facilitate a competitive grant program. Eligible groups for the grants include Resource Conservation Districts, UC Cooperative Extension offices, Agricultural Commissioners, Tribal Communities & Gove

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Food and Farming Technology

MARCH 8, 2023

US climate tech start-up Agrology has launched its Arbiter Carbon Monitoring System as it helps farmers to combat climate change.

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Jayson Lusk

MARCH 6, 2023

I recently completed a new study for the Plant Based Product Council exploring consumer understanding and attitudes toward bio-based labels and claims. Given the lack of harmonization and potential public confusion around terms used to describe the bioeconomy, a survey was designed to to determine consumer knowledge, beliefs, and preferences for the following 10 terms: biobased, biodegradable, bioeconomy, bioplastics, biopolymer, circular economy, compostable, organic, plant-based, and recyclabl

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Farmbrite

MARCH 9, 2023

If you are lucky enough to raise chickens and have found that your egg production exceeds your in-home consumption, this might be the time to consider selling your eggs for profit. Selling excess eggs will reduce waste, bring in extra cash and – in many cases – it can introduce you to a wonderful community of local farmers and organic produce enthusiasts.

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Food and Farming Technology

MARCH 7, 2023

Agricultural data analytics firm, Ceres Imaging, helps many of the world's largest agriculture land holders detect water, nutrient, disease and pest issues in the field, weeks before they are visually

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Jayson Lusk

MARCH 7, 2023

A couple years ago I wrote a post about a hypothetical sustainability facts label that is analogous to exiting the nutrition facts panels. In that post, I conjectured that a sustainability facts panel might help alleviate some of the misperceptions some consumers have with regard to various labeling claims. Turns out Sofia Villas-Boas at Berkeley and Zack Neuhofer, a PhD student working with me at Purdue, were simultaneously having similar ideas.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Vertical farming has taken cities by storm, enabling urbanites to grow produce within their own homes and entrepreneurs to meet the growing demand for fresher and higher quantities of locally-grown produce. We often hear about vertical farms using water sustainably, 95% less than traditional open field harvesting, to provide superior tasting crops. But, how is this soilless farming technique impacting human health?

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Thought Farmer

MARCH 9, 2023

Meet Corinne , a talented Account Executive from Britain, who has a passion for understanding our customers and the unique challenges they face. In this article, we get to know this British native (now residing in Vancouver) a bit better and learn about her role at the company. From her daily responsibilities, to what she loves about working in sales, to what she does in her free time (hint: it involves the outdoors!

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Food and Farming Technology

MARCH 7, 2023

Agricultural data analytics firm, Ceres Imaging, helps many of the world's largest agriculture land holders detect water, nutrient, disease and pest issues in the field, weeks before they are visually

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Share Food Program

MARCH 8, 2023

Contact: Jess Bautista | jbautista@sharefoodprogram.org PHILADELPHIA, PA – March 8, 2023 – In his inaugural budget, Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed crucial funding for public schools, including free breakfast for all students and free lunches for qualifying children.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Credit: Ohio City Farm Written by: Dorothy Braun March 8, 2023 The global refugee crisis has doubled in scope over the past decade, resulting from varying situations such as violent conflicts, economic crises, and climate catastrophes. Privileged nations have a responsibility to aid in these urgent crises, yet the impacts of a welcoming response surpasses the federal level, and can be extremely impactful on a community level.

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Farmbrite

MARCH 7, 2023

If you raise cattle, you want to make sure that they're healthy and happy. Here are some common diseases that affect cattle, as well as how to treat them so you can keep your animals healthy: Signs that your cattle may be sick It goes without saying that it is important to know the signs of cattle diseases so that you can keep them well. Some diseases are easy to identify, but other signs are more subtle.

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Rachel Laudan

MARCH 7, 2023

It was not for want of trying, I’m pretty sure. Instead it was for want of a suitable climate. Dry curing ham requires humid winters with temperatures that hover above… The post Why Didn’t the Spanish Dry-Cure Ham in Mexico? appeared first on Rachel Laudan.

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Wisconsin Farmers Union

MARCH 6, 2023

The Horse Creek Area Farmer-Led Watershed Council will be hosting their annual farmer education forum and lunch on March 23rd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Carlson Family Farm. This year, they have invited Minnesota farmer, Myron Sylling, to speak on what he sees as the Next Steps in Soil Health. He will talk about his work to reduce inputs while increasing yield through nitrogen placement, nutrient testing, and product use.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 8, 2023

Credit: CultureMap Dallas. Editor’s Note: Agritecture led the development of the City of Dallas’ first-ever Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan. The Dallas City Council adopted this strategic policy document on March 8th, 2023. It will guide the priorities of the City’s expanding Urban Agriculture department within the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

Missouri farmers and ranchers increasingly struggle with mental health challenges and access to resourc- es. The state’s rural suicide rate is growing faster than in urban counties, increasing 78% between 2003 and 2017. With a four-year grant commitment from the MFA Foun- dation, University of Missouri Extension will have new avenues to support rural communities in need of mental health assistance.

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Agritecture Blog

MARCH 7, 2023

Credit: Apogee Instruments. Written by: Dorothy Braun March 7, 2023 As the possibilities of space exploration continue to be researched, one concept that has gained increasing attention and development is farming in space. Space agriculture is an essential aspect of sustainable interplanetary exploration, as astronauts need a source of fresh food during long-term missions.

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