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All our chutneys are made using our own produce grown using ORGANIC methods.
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The way Nana used to make it!
The taste of Summer
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All our fresh produce used in our preserves is home grown using organic methods.
No chemicals or artificial fertilisers are used, our produce is grown the way nature intended.
They do not contain any colouring, preservatives, artificial flavourings or thickeners.
Having made pickles for our family and friends for several years, they encouraged us to sell the pickles rather than give them away, thus Franklin Road Preserves was launched in 2013.
We are fortunate to have a larger than average back yard with excellent soils which allow us to grow all manner of summer vegetables.
I have spent several years in the bio organics industry and have great passion for recycling organic matter wherever possible, consequently we are constantly making compost for our own use and don't use any artificial fertilisers.
Quite by accident I discovered several years ago that by regular application of seaweed liquid plants grow strongly enough to resist attack from insects and most harmful bacteria. Consequently I have not used any chemicals in my vegetable garden since then (2010) so while we are not certified organic all our vegetables are chemical free.
Like most people I seem to be able to grow an abundance of zucchini and when my wife Liz came across a recipe for pickled zucchini we decided to give it a try and to our delight it has become a favourite, so no long tradition in that recipe, just great eating!
The Brinjal Kasundi (eggplant chutney) has become our most popular product, this recipe was given to me by Natalie Forsythe-
In 2013 I grew the first crop of pickling cucumbers to make Cornichons, a French style gherkin pickled in the jar, they are gluten free with no sugar, the spices and minor vegetables are added to the empty jar then the cucumbers. The jar is then sealed and placed in a boiler for approximately one hour they are then aged on the shelf for a minimum of one month after which they are crunchy and delicious.
The bread and butter cucumber recipe has been handed down from my maternal grandmother. She was a keen gardener with whom I spent many happy hours in her veggie garden as a boy (she loved soaking cow pats in a bucket of water then using the water to fertilise everything is sight).
In his retirement my father was also a keen pickler of produce from his garden.
The secret recipe……
An Apple a Day…..
In April 2014 the town of
Orange held an Apple
Festival, and invited anyone interested to come along & sell their apple products. We approached an orchardist friend to supply us with some fruit, which he happily did.
We again turned to Nan's special recipes. We used her traditional Apple Sauce recipe and with only slight modification, in the form of adding far less sugar as we had deliberately used sweeter apples, we produced our first batch of apple sauce.
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Bread & Butter
Nan’s Apple Sauce
So to date we offer five preserves none of which contain any preservatives, colouring, flavours or thickeners all the vegetables are home grown with no added chemicals or artificial fertilizers.
All our products are hand made in small batches, we endeavour to keep our use of sugar to a minimum, weather permitting, this summer we hope to be adding tomato and beetroot products to our range.
If you have a favourite recipe you would like us to make please get in touch.


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2) When testing the color of flour, if you find that the flour contains excessive amounts of bran, also please stop the wheat or maize flour mill machine production line. The reason is that the sieve is broken. If the nylon crucible is hard damaged, it must be replaced; if the damage is not large, it can also be repaired with a small sieve of white glue.
3) In the patrol inspection, if there is no flow under the screen, tap the high plan sifter door and make a “squeaky” sound, indicating that shows the sifter is clogged. It is possible that the inner and outer passages of the screen are clogged and the material circulation is not smooth. If it is just happening, you can keep the flour mill machine production line working, just stop feeding, unblock the outlet, then make the sifter back to normal operation. If the blockage is serious, then shall stop the working for maintenance; it is also possible that there will be too much material in a short period of time, and there will be sifting. Stop of feeding, and the material can be reasonably diverted according to the design flow and practical experience.
Second, when open and installing the parallel sieve, shall be careful to ensure the efficiency of the flat sieve.
1. When installing the sieve, it should be placed in the order of the numbers and arranged neatly. The flour in the sifter should be cleaned to prevent the screen from being placed unevenly and gaps appearing. Please take attention Can't be careless, placed upside down or not mixed by number. Especially when open two bin at the same time, do not confuse them with the next compartment.
2. When checking the sieve, the screen surface should be tight and should not be slack. Otherwise, it will affect the normal operation of the cleaning block (rubber ball), and the material will accumulate in the depression to reduce the effective sifting area.
3. The flannel around the screen frame should be kept intact. If it is missing, it should be replenished in time, otherwise, there will be flour leakage. When installing the shifter, the sealing strip cannot be knocked out. In operation, the front part of the sieve is placed in the sieve box, and then the rear section is lowered.
|Spare parts of a high plan sifter|
5. When restarting, the flat screen should be idling for a few minutes to make the material empty, so as to prevent too much material in a short time, resulting in blockage.
Third, regular inspections to ensure normal operation
|Hongdefa factory high plan sifter|
1. If there is abnormal sound or impact sound in the high plan sifter during the inspection, it is very likely that the sieve grid is not pressed, and should be stopped immediately for maintenance.
2 In summer, the relative humidity in the air is large, and the upper and lower cloth sleeves of the high plan sifter are easy to fall, resulting in the outflow of the materials. In particular, fine flour, such as the wheat heart re-sifting (DIV3), bran sifting (DF) and so on. It is necessary to remove the flour on the ground in time, keep the workshop sanitary, and connect the cloth sleeve.
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Proper rainwater harvesting systems and innovative cropping patterns could go a long way in helping farmers of Kalghatgi improve crop yields on a land they perceive to be barren
Rasool Mahboob, a 63 year old farmer from the Banaduru settlement near Hulakoppa village in Kalghatgi, cultivates paddy, maize and millets in his three acre farmland. Sitting inside his tiny shack by the side of a muddy road that he shares with his ailing mother, he reflects upon a time when water used to be in abundance. A few meters behind the shack, down the slope, he directs me to his farm, which once provided good yields of paddy, looking pensive.
A large part of the farm lies barren, with traces of paddy plantation, mostly taken over by weeds. Sighing, he says, “I need every single rupee that I get from my farm to make a living. The rains have been very weak the past few years. Ponds have dried up. We have left the area that was previously under paddy, as it is not worth the effort.”
He goes on to say that the entire settlement, consisting of approximately 150 families, depends on a single bore well for both drinking water and irrigation facilities. Upset over his helplessness, he says, “I cultivate paddy and millets in the field. Due to the heat and lack of water, the paddy cultivation is completely ruined. With no rain, and a bore well most often dysfunctional, we are bereft of sufficient water supply.”
Figure 2: Rasool stands beside his weed overrun paddy cultivation
He is one of the many villagers, who believe that they will be running out of water resources soon, if the government does not step in to help them. The village does not have a proper water reservoir. The sole water tank in the village takes two to three hours to fill. This is again a problem, as the village has issues with power supply. “I do not know how we will survive if the government does not help us with our water issues. Our village has been neglected, it is the last priority on our government’s mind,” concludes Rasool.
There is no other option but to try and construct another bore well, says Malijan Kalkeri, a local contractor and part time laborer at the village. However, the cost for constructing a bore well could be anywhere between Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 2,00,000, which is much more than what the villagers can afford.
Many of the farmers in the village have moved to cultivating corn, soybeans and millets over paddy or cotton, which are the traditional crops of the region. Every time a crop is proven to require less water compared to the others, farmers flock to cultivate them. “We get around Rs. 3000 to Rs. 4000 for 25 kg of soybeans. It also requires less water,” says Malijan.
Crop failure has also put pressure on many farmers, who now try to migrate to different parts of the country in search of jobs. Malijan says that he has been working as a laborer across the country, to be able to look after his family. “The politicians come here in time for the elections. Since they need our votes, they will promise us better water supply and jobs. However, they disappear soon after they have won the elections with our votes.” The village has an approximate of 800 people, out of which 220 people have voting cards.
Figure 3: Malijan Kalkeri with his grandmother and daughter
Rainfall not as scarce as it appears
.The rainfall data collected over the past few years shows an uneven distribution of rainfall in Kalghatgi. Kalghatgi lies near the Malnad region, known for its abundant rainfall and great ground water quality. The erratic behavior of rainfall here is quite recent, as is the rise in temperature. The heat subsequently increases the rate of water lost through evaporation.
Figure 4: Rainfall data of the years 2010 through 2016 (Created using online chart tool website)
However, interestingly, the rainfall is not scarce, and much higher than the levels that normally mandate the area to be a dry land. The average annual rainfall is 850 mm, which is an extremely good measure.
The main known source of groundwater in Kalghatgi is recharge by annual precipitation, or rainfall. “There are sufficient bore wells in Kalghatgi to cater to the needs of the farmers. Rainfall hasn’t ever gone below 500 mm here. Also, this being the Malnad region has ground water of good quality,” said Kantesh Agasibagila, First Division Assistant at the Kalghatgi gram panchayat. Asked about the intense heat, dried up lakes and the farmers’ complaints that there is not enough water, he replied that they have not received any complaints in the past.
“If the need is dire, we can bring in tankers. For now, there is no issue with the availability of water,” he added. Statistics show that rainfall in Kalghatgi is much better than that in many other districts.
So why is there a water problem, when rainfall levels are fairly good?
Precipitation vs. Evaporation
Apart from the erratic behavior of rainfall, high evaporation and limited water holding capacity of the soil constitute the principal constraint in crop production in Kalghatgi. The low moisture retention capacity of the soil causes a major part of the rain water to flow off as surface run off. After the rain stops, very little moisture is left to supplement plant growth and grain production.
Dry land areas are those where the balance of moisture is on the deficit, according to a report that was published by Dr. Kiran Yadav, who was a faculty at the G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology. The report states that the annual transpiration exceeds precipitation in dry land areas[i] . The moisture deficit is the difference between the rainfall and the transpiration, and tends to affect the crop production.
Figure 5: Areas under cotton cultivation are dwindling at a fast pace, owing to the dry soil and rising temperature
‘Excessive use of ground water’
The dependency of the farmers on bore wells is very noticeable in Kalghatgi. Tumarikoppa, a village in Kalghatgi boasts close to 10 bore wells. The state of the farmers is still better in this village, and many of them do not complain of water shortage.
“I have moved to soybeans, maize and sunflower cultivation, from cotton and paddy. Rain is less, so we have selected crops that require less water. The bore wells provide for all our needs,” said Lingappa Basappa Sullar, a 47 year old farmer from Tumarikoppa. Most of the villagers expressed the same opinion, confident that bore wells are the solution to their drinking water issues.
Figure 6: Begum Jaan of Kalasanakoppa village walks a mile multiple time daily, to fetch water from the bore well built for the village
A recent report in the Hindu says that there are more than 40 lakh bore wells in the state at present. With the increasing number of bore wells and increased dependence on them, the groundwater levels are also falling. Withdrawal of groundwater from depths in excess of recharge, combined with interconnection of fractures and joints at depth increases the free flow of rain and other surface water into deep underground, causing deterioration of water quality, says Mr. Mahesha, a member of the Mysore Grahakara Parishat, in the report.
So all in all, though the rainfall is good, the root of the problem lies in the fact that this water is not harvested. It is left to evaporate, from the lakes, ponds and even farms, or flow off as surface runoff, due to the poor water retention quality of the soil. Adding to it, the groundwater is also being over-exploited.
Lack of proper rainwater harvesting systems and dry land cultivation practices
There has been no large scale irrigation schemes proposed to tackle the situation in Kalghatgi, mostly because there is very little understanding of the topography, soil type or rainfall pattern. Lack of adequate surface irrigation and irregular rainfall patterns have forced the farmers in the state to increasingly depend on groundwater irrigation.
Prior to the shift to crops like maize and soybeans, the farmers of Kalghatgi were growing a crop either on rainwater in kharif or on conserved soil moisture during the winter season.
Efficient management of rainwater and improved cropping patterns can boost the agricultural production from dry lands, by reducing the dependence on groundwater. Water-shed approach helps optimize the use of land, crop and water, says the report written by Dr. Kiran Yadav (Yadav, 2009). The study suggests techniques such as vertical mulching and ridge-and-furrow techniques that can improve in situ moisture conservation and prevent surface run off.
Farmers still practice slash and burn in Kalghatgi, with blackened, burning, fields a common sight while travelling through the taluk. After reaping, the land is left with the agricultural refuse and set on fire, to clear up the area and prepare it for the next crop. Burning affects fertility of the soil, which takes 10 to 20 years to regain its fertility, says a report published by Agrihome, a community of agriculture experts that deal with sustainable agriculture. It also affects organisms that decompose the vegetation, and affects the texture of soil, making it prone to erosion.
Figure 7: Slash and burn is still widely practiced across farms in Kalghatgi
Statistics give the following types of irrigation methodologies used in the taluk – bore wells /tube wells, tanks/ponds, canals, and other sources. So far, there have been no projects completed by or under the technical guidance of Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) in the taluk. The major groundwater problem is inland salinity.
People hesitate to cultivate millets, a crop best suited for dry land areas
Following a request from the Karnataka government, the Union government had decided to celebrate the year 2018 as the national year of the millets. The Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh had also urged the United Nations (UN) to observe 2018 as ‘International Year of Millets’, as reported in the Times of India.
Krishna Byre Gowda, Karnataka Agriculture Minister, during a culinary symposium at the Ramaiah Institute in Bengaluru last December, said, “Millets are smart food. They are healthy and ecologically sound, as it requires 70% less water compared to crops like paddy. Except for a very limited quantity of fertilizers, we do not really need to spray anything, as they are naturally resistant to pests. They are also resilient in the face of climate change, such as decline in rain water – they are likely to be the last standing crop during droughts.”
Figure 8: Cultivation of millets garners the farmer more loss than gain
Figure 9: Malathi R., Agriculture Officer, Dhummawad Krishi Office
Asked about help provided to farmers to grow millets, he said, “We will provide funds to the farmers, for the processing, packing and labeling machinery they will require. We are by the side of the farmers, and will aid them in any way which we can.”
However, even with the government’s push to promote the growth of millets, which is a dry land crop and one of the best alternatives to water intensive crops, farmers in Kalghatgi are hesitant in growing the crop. Put short, they are unwilling to take it up as they do not make much revenue from it. It garners them more loss than gain.
“Millet cultivation is not widespread here in Kalghatgi. When they try to sell it in the markets, they get barely enough to cover up their expenses in cultivating and reaping the crop. But the middlemen make the most of it. They buy at cheap rates, sell at much higher rates – organic millets are still expensive in the market. Dry land crop or not, if it does not give the farmers any profit, why would they cultivate millets?” asks Malathi.
Most people, who do grow it, grow it in small patches of land, strictly for domestic purposes. However, despite the minimal returns, many are now turning towards the cultivation of millets – even if it is for domestic purposes.
Possible solutions to dry land crop cultivation
Says H. Y. Asangi, Assistant Director at the Kalghatgi Horticulture department, “The rainfall has come down to around 700 mm the last three years here, not less than that. Still, we encourage the farmers to grow vegetables and other horticultural crops, keeping in mind the dry terrain. We offer around 1000 farmers’ full support through bonuses in planting chilly and vegetables. Laterite soil in Kalghatgi facilitates for a good yield of horticultural crops.” He also added that the moisture retention in the soil is much better in areas that contain a lot of trees.
The horticulture department has a fully fledged plan on providing subsidies to those who cultivate horticulture plantations such as mango. Mango and amla are crops much suited for dry land areas. Amla is also advantageous in the fact that it can be grown on slightly alkaline soil.
Healthy trees grow even without human intervention, and this is sufficient proof that fruit trees can easily grow in Kalghatgi. Could these trees possibly be the solution to the farmers’ water woes?
Mango, lime, lemon, guava, pomegranate, jamun and tamarind are suitable in areas where the rainfall is more than 600mm, writes N. N. Reddy, Central Research Institute for Dry land Agriculture, Hyderabad. Fruits like custard apple, ber, lasora and jamun on the other hand, may be grown in areas where the rainfall is less than 500mm.
Kalghatgi has a sloping and undulating topography. “Bunding and tree planting are two age-old methods that help conserve soil and water in dry land areas like that of Kalghatgi,” says Dr. Prakash Bhat, who formerly worked with the BAIF Development Research Foundation (formerly registered as the Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation). From Dharwad, Dr. Bhat along with members from BAIF has worked with farmers over the years, educating them and spreading awareness regarding best suited cropping patterns.
Figure 10: Dr. Prakash Bhat, Sustainable Development expert, and former CPC at BAIF Development Research Foundation (Picture courtesy: Dr. Prakash Bhat)
“Soybeans and millets have been replacing rice – this is not bad, but the fact that varieties of rice are disappearing due to this is a cause for concern. Even varieties of millets are disappearing too. We have employed an integrated farming system model at Surshettikoppa in Dharwad, named the ‘Surashettikoppa model’. The same could be employed at Kalghatgi as well, as both regions have the same blistering dry landscape,” he said.
Integrated farming system involves multiple aspects, such as farming, poultry, forestry etc. Focusing on all these, and involving the farmers in each and every activity, has been the working model of BAIF in Surashettikoppa and in certain regions of Kalghatgi.
“Bunds/embankments and grass prevent surface runoff, thereby preventing soil erosion. These bunks could be made of sandbags, which are then placed across rivulets. The water thus retained, could be diverted to plantations or farm ponds. Farm ponds are extremely beneficial, as they store water during occasional rains, which can be used during the dry spells.”
Figure 11: Tree roots help bind the soil, and retain soil moisture
Trees should be grown to bind the soil, and not for timber. Mango and Sapota plantations, in several parts of Kalghatgi, can be expanded. The tree roots bind the soil, fix nitrogen and absorb moisture, preventing surface runoff and soil erosion. The shade provided by the trees also prevents excessive water loss.
While keeping the farming practice sustainable, it is equally important that the welfare of the farmer is looked after. For this, Dr. Prakash suggested the method of reducing external input, thereby reducing the cost of production. Asked about government support for the farmers, Dr. Prakash opined that government schemes are not easily available to the farmers. Several subsidies that are allocated for the farmers are often denied, with officials at the agriculture department saying that the subsidies are not granted.
Pre-emptive water and soil conservation key to successful crop yields
Malathi R, agriculture officer at Dhumawad, says “Due to the dry topography, many people employ the drip and sprinkler techniques to water their crops. We also try to give incentives to farmers to do the same.”
Drip irrigation, done in few locations in Kalghatgi, could be extended to more areas. This preserves water, as water is made to drip slowly to the plant roots in small measures. Integrated farming systems that employ groundwater irrigation could be of greater help to Kalghatgi, as it lies close to the Malnad region with good groundwater quality.
Also, currently, as pressure is more on groundwater for meeting all water requirements in Kalghatgi, it is the right time to explore techniques that facilitate ground water recharge. This could be done through construction of recharge pits or shafts, and surface flooding of water in excavated basins.
Figure 12: Integrated farming practices go a long way in preserving soil fertility
There have been isolated cases of people having established groundwater recharging systems in Kalghatgi. Nagappa Shivappa Metri and Holyappa Talvar have benefitted from the Society for Rural Development Services’ (SRDS) bore well recharge technique. A primary percolation pit enables them to directly recharge the underground aquifers and water tables with clean water in Belavantra, Kalghatgi.
If a land as dry as Israel can successfully grow varieties of crops with its brackish water and intense heat, and export half its produce, there is no reason why Kalghatgi cannot strive to do the same. Governments on their part have failed to address the issue of poor management of the taluk’s water resources, or to quell the misconception among the farmers of there being inadequate water.
The lackluster attitude of the government towards empowering the farmers with knowledge that could help them revive their farms is the bane of India’s agricultural sector. The erratic rainfall patterns and the rise in temperature are warning signals of an impending crisis, especially in the age of global warming. If a blind eye is turned towards these signals, it could very well lead to the desertification of land, wherein the soil loses its moisture and vegetation.
The Surashettikoppa model successfully engaged the people and helped them gain awareness on sustainable farming practices. With such educational programs, farmers can revive the fertility of the soil on their own. However, even with such commendable examples, the government departments have substantially failed to employ such techniques in Kalghatgi taluk. This shows that it has, perhaps, failed to learn anything from BAIF. With the worsening state of the taluk’s soil and water resources, it is no longer prudent to just wait.
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Mohan, V. (2017). India urges UN to declare 2018 as ‘International Year of Millets’. The Times of India.
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Monetization of ecosystem services
Work Package 5
Compared to conventional farming and wild collection, agroforestry cultivation methods of fruits and nuts offer ecological and social benefits. Consumers are increasingly willing to pay price premiums for environmentally friendly products. Monetising this readiness can encourage local farmers to switch to more sustainable production systems. In Central Asia, small farmers and food processors are currently not considerably involved in environmental and social certification systems, thus renouncing appropriate market and income opportunities. This is partly due to the high transaction costs of such certification schemes for individual small producers. The project therefore aims to support the creation of the scientific, technological and organisational framework for sustainability and carbon certification of local agroforestry systems. For this purpose, the measure and economic benefits of these services as well as the potential of environmental and social standards for Central Asian SMEs are analysed, a model for establishing producer organisations is developed and the effectiveness of regulatory measures analysed. A roadmap for the registration of agroforestry systems as a climate protection project, the implementation of a carbon footprint visualisation software and the development of a model for certification of producer groups and/or SMEs according to selected environmental and social standards create the basis for monetising selected socio-economic and environmental performance of agroforestry systems.


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Sarah’s Community Garden Gathering
February 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am$10
Love WA natives? Want to learn more about them?
Want to connect with other like-minded people?
We’re gathering together in Sarah’s garden in Greenwood to do just that…
** We’d love you to join us!! **
~ Limited places, register asap, address provided on registration ~
What happens at a Garden Gathering?
We share a cuppa and a nibble together and talk specifically about that garden’s journey towards being a WA native garden. This is a structured conversation that usually includes topics like:
- what the person’s vision for their garden was/ is
- what’s worked, what hasn’t in the garden – what their learning has been
- where they still need support/ future plans
- Q&A with our resident experts Sue & Hazel Dempster.
We then, weather permitting, walk around the garden where further information is shared and questions answered. This includes a planting demonstration of the correct way to plant WA natives (which is different to what many expect!). We then, as a community, plant some plants in the garden.
This is an extremely cost-effective way of learning more about WA natives whilst connecting more with a like-minded community of people, enjoying the garden and a simple morning tea together.
Interested? Register here
We look forward to being in the garden with you, sharing time & information!


INSTRUCTIONS: Microgreen Tin Farm
Here be the instructions for your microgreen tin farm. Microgreens are small but mighty leaves that pack a real punch when it comes to flavour and nutrition. Growing your own veg couldn’t be easier! The beauty of microgreens is you can grow all year round. All you need is a windowsill. We hope you find these instructions super easy to follow, but if you have any questions give us a shout on Instagram 🙂
In your kit you'll find a disc of coir. This is what your microgreens will grow on and is made from the fluffy husks of coconuts. First, we’re going to need to hydrate the coir to turn it into soil!
Pour 50ml to 100ml of water over the coir and watch it expand. Give it a poke and a stir with a stick, fork, finger to work the water in. Add more water if there are still dry bits. TOP TIP: using warm water will speed things up a bit. Dont worry if you put a bit much in, just gently pop the lid on top and pour any excess water off.
Roughly flatten the top of the coir then sprinkle your seeds on top. gently press them into to coir to make sure they're nice and snugR
Put the lid on the tin and place it somewhere warm and the seeds will start to germinate. Check on your seeds each day. If they are looking a little dry you can add a smidge more water.
Once the seeds are ready for some light they’ll start to push the lid off! When this happens it’s time to show them the light.
Pop your microgreens on a window sill and watch them grow! They’ll be ready in about one week but will keep going as long as you keep them watered. We’ve had some on our windowsill for over a month!


One of the things I love about Spain is that they are amazing at agriculture. It is a major economy for them. We eat well, healthily, and fairly cheaply. It is easy and economical to get fresh organic produce and meat. For a guy with high blood pressure and cholesterol, it is an ideal situation. I've always been more inclined to eat fruits and vegetables and this culture makes it possible for me to do that and not break the budget! In Sant Pau d'Ordal, it seemed like everyone had an allotment they were growing from, but the region was working hard to organically grow peaches and wine grapes. It made for a beautiful landscape.


i know, i know. we don’t have a 12×7 foot plot of land with hundreds of pounds of dirt and compost and fertilizer. we most certainly are not surrounded by other like minded individuals who have a passion for gardening or at least the courage to see if something will survive under our watch. we don’t have the chance to chit-chat with our fellow gardeners under the sun. or scream at the infestation of spiders in our massive tomato plants.
but what we do have is an roomy balcony, a handful of pots, awesome starts from seattle tilthe, and the excitement, dedication and passion that we had last year when we first broke ground. just this time around, we won’t need the huge shovels and rakes.
now we wait. we’re not sure how this will turn out. we’re a little nervous since we haven’t done this before. but then again, we remind ourselves that is what we said last year. and we ended up with this….
granted i think our balcony would collapse if we did have this outcome. but at least we’d have an abundance of kale, tomatos and lettuce!


The fertilizer market belongs to the core competencies at Beiselen for more than 100 years. Due to this vast experience, an in-depth understanding of market needs, and our longstanding relationships with suppliers, our customers benefit from high reliability, comprehensive expert advice, professional handling and a high product quality.
In addition to nitrogenous fertilizers, our products range from P and PK fertilizers, all potash products, as well as limestone from various production sites.
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The Uganda-South Africa trade and investment summit organized by the Government of Uganda, MTN Group, Absa Bank Uganda and various South African owned business entities is currently underway at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
So far, the discussions focused on how to improve relations between the two countries with the aim of enhancing bilateral trade and ultimately economic growth.
Angela Thokozile Didiza, the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development noted the need for African countries to collaborate to build back better following the impact of economic shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic and the shocks to the global chain as a result of the Russia Ukraine war.
“We foresee key opportunities to trade among each other reinforced by the Africa Free Continental Trade Area (AFCFTA) to achieve the vision of the Africa we want by 2063 and work together to exploit our rich African natural resources to take advantage of economic opportunities abounding within the African population which currently stands at a billion citizens and growing. Strengthening bilateral trade creates a solid basis for the AFCFTA,” she said.
The summit has a focus on attracting greater trade and investment with a focus on agriculture, tourism and hospitality, ICT and mining.
The State Minister for Agriculture, Bright Rwamirama noted that there is need to attract investors who can do value addition to Uganda’s rich agricultural commodities.
“According to our records, Uganda is the second largest producer of coffee in Africa and the number one exporter of coffee from Africa. In 2022, we earned approximately $ 860 million from export of coffee. Compared to other coffee producing nations, revenues earned from our coffee exports remain low because of limited value addition. There is need to attract investors who can do value addition to Uganda’s rich agricultural commodities,” he said.
The gathering which has attracted participation from the business community in both Uganda and South Africa received information from government agencies and authorities regarding viable opportunities to explore for investment.
According to the Uganda Investment Authority, there is untapped potential and significant opportunities in coffee, cocoa, maize and bananas as key agricultural commodities that require deliberate value addition and have had good yields at a national level over the years.
The summit deliberations revealed the need to share best practice among players in the agriculture eco-system and have deliberate conversations targeted at finding unique African solutions towards addressing overarching issues such as quality and standards, enhancing agricultural productivity, inclusive growth to support growth of even small-scale farmers.


Pengelolaan Wakaf Uang untuk Pertanian (Studi Kasus Pada Global Wakaf Cabang Yogyakarta)
Keywords:wakaf uang, kebijakan publik, wakaf pertanian
With a very high flexibility, money waqf can be used as a source of funding to be invested or allocated to various types of programs for economic improvement of the public. One of the potential investment of money waqf is for the agricultural sector. In this case study, Global Waqf-ACT manages waqf funds into three divisions. The first division is fundraising which collects fund to be invested into productive business for agriculture to improve Indonesia's food security. Development of waqf funds was then carried out by LPM in order to increase the productivity of agricultural land by providing superior seeds, providing pest drugs, providing irrigation facilities and stabilizing the selling price of farmers' grain so as to improve the welfare of farmers in Jipang Village, Cepu District, Blora District, Central Java. Distribution of waqf in the form of distribution of rice for sale of Sodaqo Retail is based on buying and selling transactions with a certain amount, which is then distributed to the beneficiaries and for humanitarian aid in areas or countries suffering from disasters. To increase the amount of money waqf for agriculture for better agricultural productivity and prosperity of farmers in Jipang Village, Cepu District, Blora Regency, Central Java, the Global Waqf –ACT established a business capital loan program for farmers with a voluntary loan system.
Keywords: Management, Money Waqf, Agriculture, Global Waqf


Olive oil is a staple in countless kitchens in the U.S. and around the world. But did you that Texas olive oil is of the highest quality there is?
If you're in the market for healthy olive oil, it's challenging to know where to start. Luckily, our Texas olive oil experts at Texana Brands are here to help!
In this blog, we'll cover:
- What olive oil is
- The different types of olive oil
- Which olive oil type is best
- What olive oil tastes like
- Olive oil benefits
And more, so you can shop with greater confidence and knowledge!
Table of Contents
- What is Texas Olive Oil?
- Are There Different Types of Olive Oils?
- Why Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
- What Does Olive Oil from Texas Taste Like?
- Why We Make Our Olive Oil with Arbequina Olives
- Proven Benefits of Texas Olive Oil
- Where Can I Find Olive Oil from Texas?
People Also Ask:
Is olive oil made in Texas?
You may be surprised to discover that some of the healthiest olive oil is made in Texas!
At Texana Brands, our certified extra-virgin olive oil is made, bottled, and distributed at our facility in Kyle, Texas.
How do olive trees grow in Texas?
Olive trees can grow in many types of soils and environments. They have a good tolerance to various soil and water types than many other fruit crops.
Because of their shallow roots, the olive trees don’t need deep soil.
Is Texas olive oil edible?
Yes! Olives and most olive oils from Texas are edible.
They pair nicely with fresh salads, pasta, and charcuterie boards.
What is Texas Olive Oil?
Texas olive oil is olive oil made from olives:
While native to the Mediterranean, olive trees can grow in The Lone Star State. Many areas of Texas, including Kyle where Texana Brands is located, have great weather conditions for growing olives.
Texas olives taste different from other varieties due to the state's average of hot days and cool nights during harvest time. The growing season's weather conditions makes for healthy olives that produce flavors that go well with many food dishes.
Are There Different Types of Olive Oils?
Yes! There are five types of olive oils.
The Department of Agriculture classifies them as:
- Extra-Virgin Texas Olive Oil
- Virgin Olive Oil
- Refined Olive Oil
- Pure Olive Oil
- Olive Pomace Oil (not for eating)
At, Texana Brands, we only produce extra-virgin olive oil of the highest quality and make. Our experts carefully test each batch to ensure we provide exceptional products that are healthy and chemical-free.
We also use natural press methods that don't require heating up the olives during processing. As a result, you won't find any harmful chemicals or oxidized flavors in our Texas olive oil!
Why Only Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil?
We make our products from extra virgin olive oil because it's the least refined, making it the healthiest type of olive oil available.
At Texana Brands, our team knows there are several factors that contribute to the quality of any extra-virgin olive oil.
- Harvest time
- Harvesting method
- Production process
- Olive type
We believe in using natural cold-press methods when extracting the oil. This helps preserve the purity of our Texas olive oil.
Our experts lightly crush the olives to release their flavor and keep their natural aroma intact. By doing this, we produce extra virgin olive oil that has a taste profile very similar to raw olives!
What Does Olive Oil from Texas Taste Like?
Texas olive oil tends to be rich and full-bodied because our growers harvest the olives at their peak ripeness. However, the taste of your Texas-based olive oil depends on the type of olives used.
Texana Brands has carefully chosen to craft our extra-virgin olive oil from Arbequina olives. These types of olives are popular because of their versatility and flavor.
You can expect olive oil made from Arbequina olives to include the following tastes:
- Slightly bitter yet buttery
- Pleasantly grassy and earthy
- Fresh and fruity
Our olive oil can also have notes of:
- Green apple
On the finish, our high-quality Texas olive oils are:
- Subtly sweet
- Enjoyably nutty
- Slightly peppery
In addition to its delicious flavor, extra-virgin olive oil is favored for its health benefits.
Why We Make Our Olive Oil with Arbequina Olives
Arbequina olives have rich flavors, which make them ideal for producing high-quality extra virgin oil like ours!
With highly adaptable trees and that can grow in various environmental conditions, Arbequina olives are a perfect fit for the warm Kyle Texas climate.
These olives also produce olive oil with high levels of oleic acid.
Oleic acid is known to help:
- Reduce bad cholesterol
- Increase good cholesterol
- Improve heart health
Additionally, the nutty and buttery flavors of Arbequina olives make it easy to pair our olive oil with many recipes. Whether it be Texas-style barbecue, chili, vegetables, or pasta, you can expect our products to work with just about any dish!
Proven Benefits of Texas Olive Oil
Extra virgin olive oil is packed with natural goodness. Olive oil from Texas is among the best quality there is for many reasons.
Texas-based extra-virgin olive oil contains:
- Vitamins A, D, E, and K
- Antioxidants known as phenols (essential for maintaining good overall health)
- Healthy fatty acids
Olive oil is considered by health experts to have the highest amount of monounsaturated fat, making it healthier than vegetable and seed oils.
Proven health benefits of extra-virgin olive oil include helping:
- Reduce cancer and heart disease risks
- Prevent stroke and damage
- Stop oxidation of bad cholesterol
- Increase bone density to combat osteoporosis
- Maintain immune health
- Fight off free radicals
- Decrease cellular damage
Where Can I Find Olive Oil from Texas?
To get the highest-quality Texas olive oil possible, we recommend purchasing it from a Texas olive oil company, like Texana Brands! You can find our signature brand at your local Brookshire's, or via fresh by Brookshire's.
Not local to Texas? No problem!
All of our naturally-infused olive oils are available for purchase and with free shipping on all orders anywhere in the country.
By making, bottling, and distributing the olive oil ourselves, Texana Brands provides some of the finest tasting and healthiest olive oil available to everyone.
If you can't find our olive oil where you live, contact us to get your hands on our high-quality olive oils from Texas!


It is that time of year again, time to start mowing the lawn. It seems that not more than a day or two after the grass is freshly cut the yard is covered with those pesky dandelions. Your view of the plant may be that it is a nuisance weed or maybe you view it as a delicious edible plant. Dandelions are actually very beneficial plants; their rich yellow pollen serves as an excellent source of food for bees and other insects. Humans have discovered dozens of culinary and medicinal uses for dandelion roots, leaves and flowers. The plants spread so quickly that they seem almost impossible to contain. The seed heads of the dandelion can produce as many as 20,000 viable seeds. The seeds are spread by the wind or by any means in which the seed heads are disturbed causing the seeds to be scattered everywhere, possibly for miles. The dandelion taproot anchors itself securely to the ground, which can measure up to three feet. These taproots not only anchor them to the ground but can also sprout when wounded. Dandelion taproots can produce two to five shoots when injured, which is the reason it seems like every time you pull a dandelion several more sprout up in its place. These plants can grow almost anywhere from your lawn to cracks in city sidewalks and are so resilient they can survive through winters in northern climates and droughts in hot southern places.
As I gathered information about the dandelion I thought of the correlation between the common dandelion and a thriving church. A thriving church is attractive to others just as bees are drawn to the yellow pollen of a dandelion. A thriving church spreads the message of the Kingdom of God outside the walls of their building allowing for continual Kingdom advancement like the seed head of a dandelion spreads its seeds when it comes in contact with something. The roots of a thriving church are deeply entrenched in the Bible promoting the truth within, which allows it to “stay the course” against false teachings that are constantly being advanced.
Today as you consider pausing at noon to Bend-A-Knee in prayer may you ask God to help the global church thrive with resilience like dandelions. Ask God to use you to spread the message of the Kingdom of God so that others may become Kingdom residents with God as their King. Ask God to help you sprout a vibrant faith that is strengthened when wounded or injured because of your deep roots in Christ Jesus. May God allow you to connect your faith with the dandelion so you may thrive in any situation and wherever you are planted for God’s glory.
Stay connected to God & to others


Maca gelatinazation process starts after harvest, when our Maca is left to naturally sun dry for up to three months. During this time, maca roots experience a biological transformation.
The starches convert to complex sugars, leaving maca roots sweeter and more complex. The fibrousness breaks down and they take on a honeyed graham cracker flavor. Just prior to being milled into powder, maca roots soak in warm water to allow water molecules to penetrate any remaining starches.
This ensures maximum absorption of over 30 vitamins and minerals and over 60 plant based phytoutrients as well as cholesterol lowering and cellular healing plant sterols.
In short, gelatinazed maca:
- Has gone through a low temperature cooking process to obtain a low level of humidity while maintaining all its natural properties.
- Easier to digest (than raw maca)
- Dissolves better in water (than raw maca)
- Helps you absorb a higher percentage of the nutrients present in the product because this powder is much more digestible than raw maca.
Keep in mind, in the market, you can find gelatinized maca and raw maca.
With Sol Raiz Organics you get the best quality GELATINIZED maca on the market.


An integrated biorefinery for the conversion of dairy side streams to high value bio-based chemicals
The European dairy industry, as a by-product of whey protein manufacture, produces substances known as whey permeate and – following extraction of lactose - delactosed whey permeate. These dairy-processing sidestreams lack effective, reliable disposal routes. From a sustainability perspective, this presents a challenge, particularly in the light of the EU’s ‘post milk quota era’.
The AgriChemWhey project proposes to convert these sidestreams into added-value products – specifically L-Lactic acid, polylactic acid, minerals for human nutrition and bio-based fertiliser - for growing global markets. In the process, it will develop a blueprint for an economic sustainability model that can be replicated throughout Europe.
The main objective of the AgriChemWhey is to develop the world’s first integrated biorefinery for converting food-processing residues to bio-based chemicals. It will see a dedicated plant developed in Ireland. The project will see a new value chain for lactic acid from dairy production residues. Specifically, the project will:
- Demonstrate the ability to use innovative biorefinery technology to convert food-processing residues to food, feed and polymer grade LA at industrial scale.
- Optimise the technology by reducing production times and increasing yields, thus simplifying the process and making it more energy efficient.
- Establish industrial symbiosis to valorise side streams using with local partners - particularly of gypsum, calcium phosphate and fermentation residue – for agriculture and human nutrition.
- Develop and rollout exploitation strategies that will ensure commercialisation and wider uptake of the biorefinery technology.
The AgriChemWhey project aims for the following impacts :
- Developing rural communities by creating local jobs. Replicating AgriChemWhey biorefineries has the potential to create over 1,000 rural jobs within four years of project completion.
- Securing the future for dairy farming by making milk production more sustainable and increase the amount that farmers can earn from their outputs and protecting them against price volatility
- Regional development, by replicating one to five similar AgriChemWhey-style biorefineries attracting from private investments up to 325 MEUR.
- Improving the EU trade balance through greater resource efficiency and by reducing current EU L-lactic acid imports (currently 80,000 tonnes per annum) and ultimately turning Europe into a net exporter.
- Encourage industrial symbiosis that inspires the creation of new value chains.
- Provide inspiration through the success of the project, encouraging society and industry to embrace the growth and competitiveness of a European circular bioeconomy.
- CreateCO2 savings in a range from 18,000 - 89,000 tonnes CO2eq/year, depending on the number of AgriChemWhey-style biorefineries.
Project achievements & milestones
Converting dairy by-products into high value bio-based chemicals
19 March 2018
11 partners from 5 member states (manufacturers, technical specialists, councils and educational institutions) are working together to valorise excess by-products from the dairy industry to value added products such as lactic acid, polylactic acid, minerals for human nutrition and bio-based fertilisers. Read more


15 October 2022
The goal of pest control is to eradicate or suppress vermin populations and make them less damaging. The best pest control methods target specific unwanted species without threatening the life of harmless or beneficial organisms.
Therefore, it’s vital to understand the type of pest you’re dealing with before selecting a pest control strategy. Consider the effect of your approach on other organisms to preserve the benefits of biodiversity. Your pest control company can offer one of the following solutions.
1. Biological Pest Control
Bio-effectors are arguably the safest pest control agents that work best for biodiversity. Their most significant advantage is that they are free of chemicals.
Biological methods involve the introduction of an exotic natural enemy like a pathogen, predator, parasitoid, or competitor to suppress vermin populations. If the natural enemies are already existent, you may want to promote their breeding.
2. Natural Pest Control
Natural or organic methods are excellent when you want to regulate pests while ensuring the safety of your family, pets, and plants. You can use traps, baits, or sprays to target specific pests.
3. Chemical Pest Control
Where natural and biological methods don’t work, you can try pesticides. The market has unlimited chemical products for residential and commercial properties.
While they may be useful in eradicating pests, some of them may be dangerous to humans and other living organisms. Consult a pest control expert to recommend products that are safe or least-damaging to the environment.
4. Trap Cropping
A trap crop is a plant that attracts pests, thereby diverting their focus from other crops. When pests gather on the trap crop, you can target them more easily with other pest control methods like pesticides.
Typically, the best breeding ground for pests is dirty areas. Clean places don’t have food for bugs. Therefore, high hygiene standards keep pests away. Throw leftovers and residue in a secured trash can, clean your dishes after meals, and keep your compound immaculate.
The Bottom Line
Pest control is inevitable. However, it should exclusively target harmful species and preserve the rest to sustain biodiversity. We encourage biodiversity in the area proximate to the home so that our purpose of pest management may become more easily achieved.


- Save the Date for Apple Feast 2015
Apple Fest?…More like Apple FEAST this year, as we celebrate Farm to Families new partnership with Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative and raise money to support Farm to Families – getting fresh food to the children and families in North Philadelphia who need it most.
This year, Apple Feast Harvest Farm-to-Table Dinner will be Thursday October 15, 2015 at Front & Palmer in the South Kensington Art District. We’ll have the best local food and drink our region has to offer and the chance to bid on auction items to help support our Farm to Families program. This year’s auction theme “Home and Away” will offer the chance to bid on travel experiences, as well as great things to do here in Philadelphia.
Save the date – Thursday October 15, 2015. Ticket sales will begin in August. See you there!


What is it?
A farm manager overseas farm operation including livestock managment, crop cultivation, fruit and vegetable production and other agricultural enterprises.
What will I do?
Being a farm manager includes tasks such as preparing annual forecasts, budgets and other business plans. You would also monitor and maintain records of things like production, operating costs, inputs and market changes. Depending on the type of farm, you would be looking after animals, plants or both and preparing them for market. You would also be involved in the marketing and sale of your product. The farm manager also supervises other farm staff, ensures buildings and equipment are maintained and undertakes activities to ensure good environmental management.
Is it right for me?
If you like working outdoors, working with animals and plants, can work independently and have skills in planning, problem solving, technology use, communication, mechanics and organisation - then yes!
How do I get there?
There are many pathways to a job on a farm - you can do a traineeship, study agriculture at university or go straight into a job.


Since declaring the 1st year of urban agriculture in 2012, Seoul has promoted urban agriculture on many levels. The hallmark of Seoul’s effort to advocate the positive impact of urban agriculture can be found in the annual international exhibitions and conferences that Seoul has successfully organized over the years, where diverse cases of urban agriculture were presented. The 2021 Seoul International Conference on Urban Agriculture signifies the important role that urban agriculture plays in establishing a sustainable city.
Urban farming has long led a grassroots movement in the city for resolving various and interconnected social issues. The programs of the Conference this year were designed based on Cheonjiin, the traditional philosophy in Korea that calls for the harmony of the sky (the heavens), land (the Earth), and humans (the sentient beings).
On November 8-11, we are organizing the 2021 Seoul International Conference on Urban Agriculture in Korea (Online), where we expect urban farmers around the world to join the dialogue of responding to climate change through farming. Our three themes are Learning from Tradition, Capturing Carbon in the Soil, and Appropriate Technology in Urban Farming.
On November 11, under the theme of Role of Urban Farming for Low Carbon Society, the Conference will present different case studies of climate-resilient practices. The afternoon session will feature the 1st World Congress of Urban Farmers. We expect this event to mark a historical moment where urban farmers across the world will come together to announce the Declaration of Urban Farmers in response to climate change.
While all events are held online due to COVID-19, the online platform gives us an opportunity to invite people outside of Korea to our event. Please join the 10th Annual Seoul International Urban Conference.
Committee for 2021 Seoul International Conference


Corn wet milling is the process by which we refine corn (maize) to manufacture products that are used by millions of people around the world each day. During this process, which we have outlined below, none of the corn is wasted – every part of every kernel is used in some way to produce the quality ingredients that our customers want.
Tate & Lyle uses two types of corn: dent and waxy. Dent corn is the most common, and is used to make high fructose corn syrup, food starch, ethanol and animal feed. Waxy corn is used primarily for creating stabilisers, thickeners and emulsifiers for the food industry.
First we clean the shelled corn shipments to ensure that they are free from dust and foreign bodies.
Once clean, the corn is soaked in water, called steepwater, at 50˚C for between 20 and 30 hours, during which time it doubles in size. Sulphur dioxide is added to the water to prevent excessive bacterial growth. As the corn swells and softens, the mildly acidic steepwater starts to loosen the gluten bonds with the corn, and to release the starch. The corn goes on to be milled.
The steepwater is not wasted. We concentrate it in an evaporator to capture nutrients, which are used for animal feed and fermentation.
Milling and separation
The corn is coarsely milled in the cracking mills to separate the germ from the rest of the components (including starch, fibre and gluten). Now in a form of slurry, the corn flows to the germ or ‘cyclone’ separators to separate out the corn germ.
The corn germ, which contains about 85% of the corn’s oil, is removed from the slurry and washed. It is then dried and sold for further processing to recover the oil.
Fine grinding and screening
The remaining slurry then leaves the separation step for fine grinding. After the fine grinding, which releases the starch and gluten from the fibre, the slurry flows over fixed concave screens which catch the fibre but allow the starch and gluten to pass through. The starch-gluten suspension is sent to the starch separators.
The collected fibre is dried for use in animal feed.
Separating the starch and gluten
The starch-gluten suspension passes through a centrifuge where the gluten, which is less dense than starch, is easily spun out.
The gluten is dried and used in animal feed.
The starch, which still has a small percentage of protein remaining, is washed to remove the last traces of protein and leave a 99.5% pure starch. The starch can either be dried and sold as corn starch, or it can be modified to turn into other products, such as corn sweeteners, corn syrups, dextrose and fructose
Starch to syrup conversion
To convert starch to syrup, the starch, suspended in water, is liquefied in the presence of an enzyme to convert it into a low-dextrose solution. Another enzyme is added to continue the conversion process. At any time the enzyme treatment can be halted to produce the right mixture of sugars (like dextrose or maltose) for syrups to meet different needs. In some syrups, the conversion of starch to sugars is halted at an early stage to produce low-to-medium sweetness syrups. In others, the process is allowed to proceed until the syrup is nearly all dextrose. The syrup is refined in filters, centrifuges and ion-exchange columns, and excess water is evaporated. The syrups produced are sold directly, crystallised into pure dextrose, or processed further to create high fructose corn syrup or crystalline fructose.
Dextrose is most commonly used for fermentation, although other sugars can be used. Dextrose is sent to the fermentation facilities to be converted into ethanol by traditional yeast fermentation, or into other bioproducts through either yeast or bacterial fermentation. The nutrients that remain after fermentation are used in animal feed.


In 2002 we planted these varieties to trial how they would grow in our region. To our delight they have thrived and made excellent wines. We have won numerous medals and all of our wines are rated at 90 points (out of 100) or higher by James Halliday, one of Australia's most respected wine writers.
Our plantings have been inspired by the fantastic wines of Rioja and the Douro Valley and we are proud to produce an Australian translation of these Old World heritage varieties.
We believe we are still the only Australian vineyard to present this collection of varieties on a single site and look forward to planting other interesting grapes in the not too distant future.
David and Anne Mazza


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History Of The Dunchurch Agricultural Society Fall Fair
The Agricultural Society received Provincial recognition in 1889 and thus we are 131 years old as of the 2020. According to the Minutes found in an attic by Mr. Thomas Johnson, however, the Agricultural Society was formed a year earlier in 1888. The Minutes go on to tell us that there were fifty-nine (59) members that year, and that membership cost only one dollar ($1.00). This fee was to continue on for many, many years.
The Dunchurch Community Hall, first known as Kelcey Hall, usually hosts the Fall Fair. Thanks to the generosity of the Township and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 394, the 1982 Fall Fair was held on Balsam Road.
In the beginning, the Dunchurch Agricultural Fall Fair was held around September 20th until 1968 or 1969, when the Agricultural Society Board decided to brave the wrath of habit and move the Fall Fair date to two (2) weeks before the Labour Day Weekend. This drastic move eliminated (most of the time) the frost damage usually dealt to the Flower and Vegetable Exhibits. It also allowed another segment of our Community to become involved... the people who have a summer home here! One particular event that visitors remember, is the birth of Fairin Dunchurch, a calf born to one of Gord and Alanna Stewart's cows at the 1988 Fall Fair, one year before our 100th Celebration!
School participation was a big part of the Fall Fairs held in September! The children from the different Schools in the area competed, as well as participated in the School Fair Parade! Almost every local family from that era has pictures of the children in the Fall Fair Parades, and a few of the participants even remember the School yells that took place after the home-made Banners were marched onto the Fair Grounds! Many people, who have been Agricultural Society Board Members over the years, gave the Community a lot of time and energy in their commitment to the Agricultural Society Fall Fair! Also appreciated, are the Fall Fair goers, whose smiles make the year of hard work all worth while!
Visit the Dunchurch Fall Fair website for more information.


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New gardener grows reams of greens in small 4x8 community plot
"That's the first carrot I've pulled out ever!" said Dave Thoss, excitedly waving a fat, firm carrot sparkling with good, clean dirt. "Looks okay, hey?"
Thoss had never gardened before this season, but friends convinced him to give it a try at the community garden in Jubilee Park north of Rossland Secondary School. He went full bore in early spring, packing his four-by-eight foot raised bed with a wide variety of seeds.
"There's a lot going on," he said. "I'm kind of surprised, actually, what can grow in this small little plot—being 'green' at the whole thing, so to speak. I'd do one more bed [next season], but to be honest, for one person, there's enough here to feed and keep me going in terms of salads and eating greens. There's a fair bit here, it's a real mix."
Indeed the garden, described by prominent Rossland foodie Rachael Roussin as "most abundant," has a profusion of Asian greens, a number of tomato varieties, hot peppers, corn, mint, potatoes, strawberries, beans, beets, lettuce, carrots, and cauliflower.
Thoss said, "I went with randomness to get a bunch in there. It's been working, and it's been fun, but I've realized that rearranging things a little might have it's advantages. I kind of didn't really realize how everything would explode, and the cauliflower isn't getting the best sun right now. But you know, it's okay, it's a learning curve how to plant things. And there's always next year!"
The cauliflower sported a head, but was admittedly a bit cramped between the corn and the beans. The lettuce, tightly stuffed under the beans, was lush and enormous. The corn was packed in a group and had good ears on the way. Two full rows of carrots bulged out of the soil.
Reflecting on his experience this year, Thoss said, "The other thing that surprised me is that I kind of enjoy it. It's a completely new thing for me. I wouldn't say I was forced into it, but I was pushed in this direction. And I've enjoyed it for sure."
"This community garden thing has been good for me, it's been a bit of a social thing," he said about the garden's spirit of cooperation.
"Pretty much everyone knows more than I do!" he laughed. "Ami [Haworth] has been the best, for sure, right from the very start when I didn't know what was a weed and what I'd planted. Now it's coming along well."
"Cynthia [Anonuevo] helped out a lot too," he said. "That's her bed over there. And Kristin [Moore] came here and she did some planting and watering too.”
Haworth is away at the moment, as is Anonuevo, so Thoss has been helping water their plots, just as others have watered his when he's been away, for example during his recent adventures in southern Thailand.
"It's worked out really well," Thoss said.
Admitting that he'd rather spend his time on a mountain bike, he added, "[The garden] doesn't take that much time, and for the time that I spend here, I enjoy it. It's a new experience and it's been fun."


Welcome! I am the Project Lead for Data Carpentry and
an assistant professor in BEACON at
Michigan State University
with an adjunct appointment at the Kellogg
My appreciation and enthusiasm for data and data training comes most recently from working in
bioinformatics and microbial ecology.
My work in bioinformatics focuses on metagenomic analysis, with an emphasis on
functional analysis post-assembly. My aim is to be able to both generate
hypotheses from complex matrices of functional traits and to be able to address
specific hypothesis-driven questions about the environment of interest. Toward this aim, I'm developing approaches and tools that make this both
computationally tractable and accessible to biological researchers.
My specific research focus is on understanding how agricultural practices affect soil microbial communities and how those communities might affect changes in the production and consumption of greenhouse gases.
I work primarily at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Ecological Research station and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center Extensive Sites,
where I collect soil samples for targeted molecular and whole genome shotgun metagenomic analyses.
I am also developing computational tools to manage and utilize this metagenomic data to address relevant questions in microbial community ecology. I developed a Replicate Filter to remove artificial replicates from 454 and Ion Torrent data.
As a part of the Sustainability group for the Great Lakes Bioenergy Center, I have been able to address questions about the effects of crop type and management on microbial communities and their methane consumption and nitrous oxide production to determine an aspect of the sustainability of that crop for the environment.
I also work with many researchers at MSU, primarily on metagenomics and genome assembly. I'm affiliated with the ERIN: Enterics Research Investigational Network group and the Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (iCER).
As a component of enabling 'big data' research for biologists, I am committed
to training researchers in computational techniques. I am instructor for Software Carpentry, an organization that
teaches software development skills to researchers, and conduct workshops in
Next-Generation Sequencing analysis through iCER and NGS workshops.


WELCOME TO POYNTON FRUIT FARM
We are a family run pick your own fruit farm in Poynton, Cheshire.
Level punnet (approx 1kg) level basket (approx 2.5kg)
See what recent fruit pickers have had to say about our beautiful fruit farm!
”Came for our first visit today and had a fabulous time. We will certainly be back next season to pick some more delicious fruit and eat some gorgeous ice cream.JENNIFER MCINTYRE
”Visited the fruit farm today and had a great afternoon. The fruit was lovely, the ice cream was delicious and the staff were really friendly. We will visit again next season!TRACEY HOBSON
”We took our 3 year old girls to the farm today, staff are absolutely brilliant and so friendly, our girls loved it so much can't wait to come back!AMY LEEANN TAIT
”Lovely farm, friendly staff, great for family fruit picking and their ice cream is del-icious, should be much more than 5 stars.NICOLA AMBER
”Love this place, staff are really friendly and the fruit is amazing. You must try their home made icecream!CAT MELLOR


Dates is a "drupe" in which an outer fleshy (exocarp and mesocarp) surrounding the shell (the pit or stone) of hardened endocarp with a seed inside. Each fruit is oval-shaped and cylindrical, 3-7 cm long and 2-3 cm in diameter, and when unripe, range from bright red to bright yellow in color, depending on the variety. The flavor is sweet, like a mix of sugar syrup and honey. They contain a single, brown, semi-hard about 2-2,5 cm long and 6-8 mm thick.
Dates are one of the most popular fruit with an impressive list of important nutrients, vitamins and minerals necessary for normal growth, development and well-being.
The fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which prevents absorption of LDL cholesterol foods in the intestine. The fiber helps protect the mucous membrane of the colon, reducing the exposure time and as binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon.
Palm fruit date can also be used for cooking. They can be cut and used in a variety of sweets like cakes and other dessert dishes and other savory dishes.


Recently, CCTV news channel focused on Shanghai's efforts to promote the automation and intellectualization of vegetable production, and made a special report on efforts of Qingpu District's Chonggu Town to improve the mechanized production and intellectualization of green leafy vegetables.
In the vegetable planting base in Chonggu Town's Xinfeng Village, more than ten varieties of green leafy vegetables are mainly planted in the greenhouse all-year round. Daily management and protection rely on automatic agricultural machinery, such as automatic dosing machine, automatic ridging machine, automatic seeder and automatic harvester.
In the past, a greenhouse needed 10 people, but now it only needs one to two people, which not only reduces the planting cost, but also increases production and income. In the past, the average annual income of farmers was about 60,000 yuan (US$8,880) to 80,000 yuan, but now it has increased to 100,000 yuan to 120,000 yuan.
Shanghai has established 27 agricultural machinery vegetable planting demonstration bases. By the end of last year, the planting area was more than 9,600 mu, and the average mechanization rate had reached 64 percent.


Sen. Rubio Explains Why He Didn't Support the Farm Bill
U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, released a statement Tuesday after voting against the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill):
“The farm bill released late last night fails to do what is necessary to protect farmers, working families, and taxpayers," Rubio said. "The conference committee had an opportunity to take the best provisions from both the Senate and House farm bills, but instead it appears to have combined the worst elements into legislation that I simply cannot support.
"When I voted for the Senate Farm Bill, it was to advance the legislative process, with the goal being a five-year farm bill that would give Florida farmers much-needed confidence following the devastation of Hurricane Irma and the prospects of an uncertain trade future. The conferees failed to meet that standard.”
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It’s no secret that childhood obesity has increased dramatically over the past few years. Public figures like First Lady, Michelle Obama are supporting school and home gardens all over the Nation. Obama recently took her “Lets move” campaign against childhood obesity to San Diego. Read the article about Obama’s visit in San Diego where she toured the New Roots Community Farm here.
Similar to how Obama is changing the way America eats, we are taking steps to educate and introduce fresh produce into the minds and bodies of young Americans. We serve 14 fresh veggies in our restaurants, and encourage our customers to add veggies to their meals to eat well-balanced, as we believe in educating our youth about vegetables and the proper ways to grow vegetables. We believe this influence can help solve America’s obesity epidemic and poor eating habits.
Earlier this month, our restaurants partnered with Slow Food Denver, Boulder, and Salt Lake City chapters, and raised more than $12,000 to help support the organization and development of school gardens. One of Slow Food’s goals is to teach students about growing fresh fruits and vegetables so they gain an understanding of the agricultural cycle from seed-to-table and an appreciation of the taste and quality of food that is raised responsibly and with care. For more information on school gardens, and our Slow Food partnership, please visit http://www.slowfooddenver.org/what/what-seedtable.html


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陳稼莊 有機農業的先行者 Since 1989
The owner of the Chen Jiah Juang Orchard, Chen Kun-sheng, graduated from the Animal Husbandry Department of the Agricultural College, Chung Hsing University, used to be a straightforward and industrious peasant boy, born in Ditougang Village, Yanshui Township, Tainan County. Although he was away from home when he pursued studies, and engaged in animal husbandry-related careers after graduation. Until an unexpected chance came upon him that made him determined to return from the city to the countryside of his hometown to buy a piece of farmland and switched careers into Agriculture, and founded “Chen Jiah Juang Orchard” in 1989, due to his childhood memory of the natural farming experience with his father in the fields which affected him deeply.
Being concerned about the ecological environment and opposed to toxic substances, Chen Kun-sheng keeps his passion for respecting life and cherishing the land. He has made up mind not to use pesticides, chemical fertilizers, and herbicides starting from his first land’s farming when he aspired to become a farmer, and he held the principle “natural farming without pesticides”, which set forth the founding value of Chen Jiah Juang Orchard.


Sustainable Agriculture Certificate
Biological and Health Sciences Division, Room B213, (847) 543-2042
Sustainable agriculture is an emerging specialty field that is growing quickly as we seek to find economically viable ways to maintain farm land and sustainable ways to support local food production. Students will take a variety of hands-on courses in such topics as permaculture, extended season production, and seasonal fruit and vegetable production. Graduates are prepared for work as skilled farm laborers and managers or for entry into entrepreneurial support programs like the Farm Business Development Center.
Recommended Plan of Study
College Success Seminar
Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
Introduction to Horticulture
Introduction to Soils
Sustainable Food Crop Production Methods
Green Business and Entrepreneurship
Total Hours for Certificate
^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
JOINT CERTIFICATE OPTIONS
Certain certificates may be combined to provide a complimentary skill sets that broadens employment options for the student.
Design + Construction & Maintenance
Construction and Maintenance + Arboriculture
Construction and Maintenance + Natural Areas management
Arboriculture + Natural Areas Management
Horticulture Production + Sustainable Agriculture
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact John Zahina-Ramos at (847) 543-2320 or the Biological and Health Sciences Division at (847) 543-2042.