2 edition of Wheat marketing and problems of the Western farmer. found in the catalog.
Wheat marketing and problems of the Western farmer.
Winnipeg Free Press
Written in English
|Series||Pamphlet -- no. 91|
|LC Classifications||HD9049 W5 C385|
|The Physical Object|
|Number of Pages||23|
Farmers faced many problems in the late s. Some of them included unpredictable weather leading to ruined crops, transportation problems making it hard to get crops to market, and many found it. Cultivation of wheat spread from its origin to India, Pakistan and China in the east, to the Mediterranean countries in the west and the U.S.S.R and other countries in the north. In South Africa, Jan van Riebeeck introduced it in the middle of the 17th century upon arrival in the Cape in Thereafter, it spread to the Western Cape, South.
Wheat farmers in post-World War II United States were producing more wheat than ever before. So, to improve marketing opportunities, they organized and reached out to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for help. These visionary state wheat leaders ultimately formed two regional organizations to coordinate export market development: Western Wheat Associates and Great Plains Wheat . Santon () explains how the AAA programs set wheat prices in the U.S. after , and the Canadians established a wheat board to do the same there. The Canadian government required prairie farmers to deliver all their grain to the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), a single-selling-desk agency that supplanted private wheat marketing in western.
From roughly through about farming in the United States was transformed. And the farmer (usually a man, but sometimes a woman) took on a greater and greater importance, as he or she. This 16mm film shows, without narration, one season in the life of a wheat farmer in the wheat belt town of Corrigin, Western Australia. Accompanied only by music, we see aspects of farming which includes the ploughing, seeding, fertilizing and harvesting of a wheat crop.
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THE AUSTRALIAN WHEAT INDUSTRY Wheat is the staple food of almost half the world's population and is one of the most important commodities produced by the Australian agriculture industry. Inalm farmers in Australia grew wheat, using half of the agricultural land dedicated to cropping.
The most common problems with the farmers are marketing of their produce and receiving all types of inputs regularly. Farmers are reluctant to share their land or work in a common land for growing. Western Canadian Grain Catchment: Benchmark of Current Grain Flows of Canadian Wheat Board Grains; Barley Marketing; Wheat Marketing; Wheat Basis Levels; Wheat Quality and Protein – Why Does it Matter.
Wheat Pricing Considerations; Marketing Oats in Canada; Introduction to Livestock Marketing; Understanding and Using Basis Levels in Cattle. Tony is a wheat farmer, but he also spends part of his day teaching guitar lessons.
Due to. the popularity of his local country western band, Farmer Tony has more students. requesting lessons than he has time for if he is to also maintain his farming business. Farmer Tony charges $25 an hour for his guitar lessons. One spring day, he spends The AAA identified seven basic farm products: wheat, cotton, corn, tobacco, rice, hogs, and milk.
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Problem Addressed. Pierre Heydenrych, a wheat farmer in the Western Cape, talks about the difficulties affecting wheat farming, including the weather and the low wheat price. I’m reading several books of farm grain marketing and this one, while small, brought several new information to me.
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Importance of Gardening for Increasing Home Value
A well-maintained garden is increasingly being seen as an important factor in increasing a home’s value. A properly maintained garden can add as much as 16% to a property’s value with properly managed lawns and flower-beds improving the overall aesthetic of the property. Gardens can also act as a range of social spaces for both gatherings in the day or at night, and can also provide privacy and security with hedges and tall trees. The HomeBuilder grant scheme is giving homeowners looking to landscape up to $25,000. Now has never been a better time to upgrade your garden. Vision has provided some tips on increasing your home value through gardening.
Maintaining your Lawn and Increasing Home Value
53% of people see the lawn as the most important feature of any garden. Therefore, proper maintenance is key to ensuring that your spring garden increases home value.
Aerating your lawn through using a garden fork or a lawn aerator is a way to get your lawn growing back thicker and greener over spring. This is because it allows for more water and nutrients to reach the roots of the lawn by breaking up compacted soil.
Before the heat of summer hits, early spring is a great time to reseed bare patches of your lawn. This is because the soil is the right temperature to foster growth and it gives time for your grass to be strongly established for summer. Ensure that before you reseed, you have the right seed for your lawn, the patch is well raked, and that sticks and stones above and below ground in the reseeding area are removed.
Planting and Increasing Home Value
Before planting, ensure that all debris is clear of your garden beds. This could include leaf litter, branches, and dead plants. Ensure that your soil is decompacted, watered, and has compost and manure mixed in for plant nutrients. Weeds should also be removed, with a weed killer assisting this process. Some weeds, however, can grow from an underground bulb, which will therefore require removal with a trowel.
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Maintaining your Plants
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Peru is a cornucopia full of different ingredients that hail from the many corners of the country’s fertile lands. Nonetheless, nothing defines Peru’s rich agricultural legacy better than the potato. Tubers are native to Peru. They were domesticated over 8,000 years ago, and currently boast over 3,000 cultivated varieties. Today, no one knows more about tubers than Manuel Choqque, Peru’s leading expert in everything potato. A renown farmer of many native potato varieties, Choqque will be guiding the Sumar Machu Picchu Hotel’s newest culinary expedition.
The tour takes place in the fertile Sacred Valley of the Incas, located in the Peruvian Andes, just a short car ride from the city of Cusco. It is there that Manuel Choqque cultivates around 350 differed types of potatoes of varying colors – from blue-black and gold, to red and granite – making it an ideal spot to appreciate and learn about the diversity of this sacred and beloved tuber.


Keeping it Simple
Vaughn Schultz might be a qualified architect, but chasing the simple life found him fleeing city lights to return to the Bergen farm his great grandfather established.
A fourth generation farmer with Schultz Family Farms, Vaughn’s family legacy is famed for producing quality meats, adopting non-intensive traditional methods to raise their animals. The family has certainly found their niche, being awarded Gold in the From the Paddock category at the Delicious Produce Awards in 2017 and 2018 for their whole suckling pigs.
Vaughn and wife Jade moved back home to the Darling Downs after living the cosmopolitan life in Brisbane, with sights set on raising a family with a connection to the land. “We’re both passionate about living the simple life, going back to basics and trying to become self sufficient,” says Vaughn. “We are conscious of the origin of our food, so we wanted to establish ourselves to live an independent life and take control of that.”
Taking over from his father, Vaughn realised being a small producer in a sea of agriculture made it difficult to compete with the colossal ranches built for commercial production so he created his own league, growing heirloom varieties, forest greens and stinging nettles that most suppliers had abandoned due to lack of demand. The farm now works closely with its community of chefs to cultivate bespoke harvests. “We like to experiment with them. Sometimes they’re successful; sometimes they’re not. But that’s our niche; we can involve them in the process and it’s a journey that we can do together.”
Vaughn is motivated by the cuisiniers who visit him on the farm, picking their own produce by hand, and boasting a genuine care for sourcing the nuts and bolts of their dishes. “When you see the passion these chefs have in collecting their ingredients, that’s inspiring in itself. The energy from the chefs from holding a flower they haven’t used before … it’s a big motivator and it rubs off on you. We work hard every day trying to match their enthusiasm.”
Rooftop restaurant George Banks has joined the Schultz family. The fine dining establishment is new to the Toowoomba area. “They’re seeking their produce right from the source, which is a pretty unique thing. They take a lot of pride in discovering and revealing new products that they access as well championing farmers like ourselves. It’s a small scene as you can imagine.”
But for Vaughn, it is not about the dollar. He enjoys his animals, giving them the care he would want himself. “We are an option for people seeking a better way and a different way. It’s not necessarily about economical gains; it’s about understanding the process and having full knowledge of the complete chain right back to the start.”
From “one of the best food bowls on Earth” comes the Schultz family’s humble perspective on life. Despite challenging times of late, each year they pick up their chin, put the grain in the ground, and cross their fingers and with a wealth of knowledge passed down for generations, there is no doubt that grain will keep on growing for many moons to come.
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Located in the claypan soil region of northeast Missouri, this Center evaluates efficient and profitable crop production while emphasizing soil conservation, water quality and energy efficiency. It is involved in developing a systems approach for irrigation and drainage using drain tile and studying paired watersheds to evaluate the impact of agroforestry practices on water quality. Ongoing performance testing of corn, soybean, sunflowers, biomass and winter wheat yields results to aid Missouri producers.
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It is essential that the soil on the ground achieves a good yield. To accomplish this, a land clearing Riverside is an expertly handled operation to assure a safe and healthy land area. It involves two methods: manual clearing and mechanical clearing.
If done professionally, a clearing service will give more than you can think of. But before that, first, have a basic knowledge about what land clearing is exactly.
Land clearing is common among areas where extensive landmass hosts a niche of grasslands, mini forest, or tree parks. Experts from various fields agree that land clearing brings specific adverse effects. Often, land clearing is done for urban development. In its most traditional sense, land clearing also helps in agricultural development.
If a land area needs to be converted into farmland, the ground needs preparation. The soil needs turning and tuning up. Bushes and grass need uprooting. Consider mulching for smaller areas, clearing the land is for massive spaces,
Here are the top 4 effects of land clearing. Two are harmful; two are beneficial.
1- Large Scale land clearing destroys a natural cycle in the environment.
If a large area has been untouched for several years, then it is more likely that different organisms of plants and animals already build their habitat. Having said this, if you cleared the area, it means you also killed a neutral habitat. Scientists and environmentalists will implicate loss of balance in the native plant and animal species in a community.
2- Loss of plant and animal habitat in massive areas paves the way for invasive species like pests to multiply.
Losing beneficial organisms that keeps the balanced cycle in the ecosystem will invite harmful ones. Pests will find a breeding ground on a stagnant land. If clearing has been done several days before planned development, then the ground exists with no activity, and pests like rodents, mosquitoes, crows may loom around.
3- Land clearing is a must for reviving healthy soil for agricultural land.
Vegetation starts from uprooting weeds out from the soil. The only way for farmers to make sure that the and ios ready for planting is by tilling it. Tilling the ground rakes the earth from deep within. In this way, roots from the killer weeds will be wholly taken out.
4- Native land clearing services allow natural practices for vegetation.
Manual clearing for agricultural purposes allows controlled mulching and tilling of the ground. This is unlike mechanical clearing practiced by urban developers, where they exhaust the soil’s fertility.
Natural clearing preserves the soil’s ph level and regulates nutrients. Through this, the ground remains stable and healthy for farming or vegetative purposes.


The Quaker value of stewardship of the earth is a guiding light for the Lincoln Community, from the design of our STEAM Hub for Girls to our environmental science program. The Lincoln School Edible Garden is a strong example of our collective responsibility to understand and care for our local and global environment.
The Lincoln School Edible Garden was established in the spring of 2008 under the advisement of the Southside Community Land Trust and dedicated the same year in honor of beloved Kindergarten teacher and garden enthusiast, Libby O’Neal. The Edible Garden is situated on Dwight House lawn.
The garden features organically grown herbs, vegetables, and fruit and is maintained and enjoyed by all members of the Lincoln School community—students, families, faculty, and staff. The children in our Early Childhood program and in Grade 3 spend a great deal of time in the garden and share responsibilities.
Most of the planting of the Edible Garden takes place annually in May by students and adults on the school’s Community Action Day. During the school year, food grown and harvested in the garden is prepared by the onsite Flik Dining Service and presented in daily luncheons. Throughout the summer months, volunteers care for the garden and the harvest is shared with area food pantries Camp St. Community Ministries and West Bay Marketplace.
The Edible Garden features a greenhouse and potting shed generously given to the school by the graduating Class of 2011 to support the garden and ongoing sustainability efforts. The garden also has several composters used for yard detritus and fruits and vegetables.


They know how to make wine in Bordeaux, they’ve been doing it for centuries. Grape varieties and vineyard sites were decided in the dim and distant past, viticultural and vinification practices were developed and then copied around the world, they’ve learnt how to use oak to its best advantage and the results have been held in high esteem by wine lovers ever since.
But did you know that experimentation and innovation are alive and well in many a Bordeaux château? It’s easy to witness this hotbed of innovation when you are actually in Bordeaux but three châteaux took the initiative to send a representative over to the UK last week to demonstrate very clearly that winemakers are not sitting on their laurels; quite the opposite, they are at the forefront of vinification advances and embracing new developments.
Château Couhins, making wine in the Pessac-Leognan and Graves appellations and owned by the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA), sent over Sales Manager Romain Baillou who very ably explained the benefits of vineyard mapping – a system developed by INRA which allows the vineyard manager to practise what they refer to as made to measure or precision viticulture: using sonar technology, they can identify the depth and temperature of the soil which in turn affect the vigour of the vine and the ripening of the grapes. Further to that, using a system called Greenseeker, they can assess through GPS which sections of a vineyard need picking and which need a few more days of ripening so that all grapes will be picked at optimum ripeness. Each area of the vineyard can be treated specifically to its needs: grass cover crop, fertilisers and green harvesting can all be managed depending on the vine’s, and not the whole vineyard’s, needs. Château Couhins was also the original practitioner of the now widespread practice of sexual confusion or mating disruption, intended to limit the damage done by butterflies and their larvae; whatever you call it, the practice may not be much fun for the butterflies which produce the grape worms but it has been very successful in eradicating this parasite in the vineyard.
Both of these newer innovations will lead, in the long term, to fewer chemical treatments being used in the vineyards: undoubtedly good news for the wine, the consumer and the earth. There is a prevailing move towards sustainable agriculture in Bordeaux and even to organic farming. Between 2009 and 2010 there was an increase of 41% in organic vineyard area and in 2010 there were 614 chateaux in conversion or already organic, a not insubstantial number which in 2013 will no doubt be even more significant. A greener vineyard sadly doesn’t automatically mean a finer product but, if a château has done the research and is prepared for the greater challenge of managing an organic vineyard, the results can be rewarding.
Château de la Dauphine in Fronsac undertook 5 years working research before fully making the change to organic, so was prepared for the lower yields and more intense labour in the vineyard. Owner Guillaume Halley believes that, as well as being better for the planet, organic farming produces wine which is truer to its roots, an authentic Vin de Terroir with greater vibrancy. I found the 2012 more earthy than vibrant (it is still an unfinished wine) but a true representative of the Fronsac appellation and a plush, serious wine for its £14 price tag.
Vibrancy I found in abundance in the Château Marquis de Terme 2012, particularly in the wine which had been aged in their new concrete ‘eggs’ , vats so called for their oval shape. This property has 10% of these eggs in the cellar and blends the results with the traditionally barrel-aged wine. We tasted the 2012 vintage in both its barrel- and egg-aged forms.
The egg-aged wines were the Blu-Ray to the barrel-aged wine’s DVD – – high definition wines, bright, vibrant, mineral which, on their own, may just become too much, exhausting like a beautiful, lively and edgy teenager. Blended with the barrel-aged wines they are tempered, dressed and calmed. Winemaker Ludovic David suggests that the 3000€ egg vats give roundness and purity of fruit due to the shape which allows a natural flow and a gentleness to the lees-stirring. And the more even temperature of the concrete helps to intensify the aromas. So there you go, a classified growth in Margaux going off-piste with its vinification and not only that but, it seems, also planning to be organic in about five years time.
The wines from these three châteaux are already good. Could these innovations make them even better so that they are truly great in perfect vintages and, this is key, good in difficult years? The improved technology will ensure more great and lasting vintages and guarantee Bordeaux’s enduring legacy.
As a PS I really should add that the Château Couhins Blanc 2007 and 2011 were striking though of course 4 years makes a big differnece to their taste. And the Château Marquis de Terme 2005 was excellent put forward as a wine for current drinking but I would have no qualms about keeping it for ten years more.
For a blog showing how these wines work with food, read Tom Lewis’ Innovation and Change in Bordeaux


The main objective of the project is the creation of a mycological reserve with a demonstrative and informative purposes as well as to guarantee the fructification of a wide fungal cortex through the application of waterings. Parallel to this main objective and taking advantage of synergies, an experimental device has been established aiming to evaluate the evolution of fungal ecosystems under climate change scenarios. Specifically, the incidence of rainfall variations on wild mushroom production is evaluated for further analysis on future climate change scenarios.
The experimental device consists of 4 sample units, each composed of four permanent plots, with an area of 60 m2 each. Each plot is randomly distributed within a continuous forest site of Pinus sylvestris with a perimeter delimitation that prevents access and uncontrolled harvest. This space is equipped with an infrastructure for the application of different doses of irrigation through micro irrigation that reach 20 liters per week. Since year one (2017), scenarios with different rainfall conditions are being tested with a parallel development of weekly inventories of macromycetes.
Despite having a short data series (3 years) in a preliminary analysis of the results, in all cases (years) a positive response in the fructification of macromycetes with application of watering has been observed, along with a clear relationship between the fructification and the moment in which irrigation is applied. Moreover, dependence on climatic conditions during the fruiting period has also been noticed. In three inventory campaigns, a total of 6972 macromycetes have been recorded, identifying 75 different mycological species. The informative and demonstrative character of this space was accomplished through an average of 15 visits and 500 visitors per year.
The development of the inventories should be carried out by highly qualified personnel due to the complexity of the identification without collection and to avoid duplication when counting the specimens that have been recorded in previous samples. Despite this peculiarity of the inventory, in most cases the taxonomic classification has been achieved at the species level. To avoid the bias of duplication of specimens, it has been designed an application where it is possible to consult, during the sampling, the specimens registered in previous samplings. The fungal species are registered in the database for further analysis.
The promoter of the space (Natural Heritage Foundation of the Region Castilla y León) and the managing entity (Environmental Territorial Service of Soria) have supported this experimental initiative, while contributing with the necessary resources for the execution of the infrastructure, as well as the development of the fungal inventories. The approach of new experimental designs for an analysis of the variation of the fungal cortex under the influence of climate change requires sophisticated designs of rainwater exclusion structures, in order to avoid the influence of shading and of the water flows eliminated with the forest mass adjacent to the plots.
What, how much, why and at what point? These are some of the answers that we must solve with the experimental designs that are proposed from now on. There is the need for models that relate productions, using tools that quantify accumulated precipitation at any point in the territory, in real time, with great precision and fine scale. The early prediction of the fructification is useful information for the exploitation manager, allowing anticipated actions directed to a sustainable management of resources.
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The greatest part is actually that synthetic lawn is simple to maintain It doesn’t call for watering or even mowing, and it may last for a long times without needing to become changed. It’s also much more green than traditional lawns, as it does not make use of pesticides or even chemical plant foods to maintain it eco-friendly.
Additionally, artificial yard does not develop up thatch, which produces it less complicated for plants to originate as well as thrive in the dirt. Plus, it’s immune to illness and also insects that can easily hurt natural grass. But you need to still spray down your phony yard now and then to wash it of dirt, debris, as well as animal feces.
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It is actually less complicated to maintain.
Lots of homeowners are actually choosing to put in fabricated yard for a variety of main reasons, coming from its potential to incorporate value to their residential property to its own simplicity of upkeep. In the Phoenix location, artificial lawn is developing in recognition as a landscape design choice. Not merely does it appear beautiful all year, however it additionally conserves water and also does away with the demand for chemicals and also fertilizers. This is actually especially important in the Arizona heat energy, where it could be tough to maintain a healthy backyard and also yard.
Throughout installation, the “blades” of artificial turf are actually interweaved with each other to generate an enticing as well as organic appeal. The room between each blade is full of infill, which is typically sand or scrap rubber from recycled tires. The infill aids the lawn experience softer and offers protection coming from direct sunlight, enriching its endurance.
Using chemicals to deal with insects, weeds, and various other dangers in all-natural lawn may seep in to the soil and trigger contaminants. This is a major problem for youngsters as well as pets that play in the garden, as these chemicals could be dangerous to their health. Artificial turf, on the contrary, doesn’t require pesticides and provides a much safer environment for families.
Using a tube or a lawn sprinkler, you may spray down your phony grass the moment or two times a month to rinse it of dirt and also debris. Moreover, if you discover an accumulation of household pet feces or spills, you may merely spray down the surface along with some light laundry detergent.
It is actually even more green
An organic lawn requires a great deal of water to maintain it looking fresh. This may be actually expensive, especially in drought-prone regions like Phoenix, and can easily have a damaging effect on the environment. Along with man-made lawn, you can easily conserve amount of money as well as reduce down on water utilization without sacrificing the look of your yard.
Besides lowering water usage, artificial yard is eco pleasant given that it deals with the demand for chemicals to battle insects and pots. These chemicals can leak right into the soil as well as taint groundwater, hurting the community as well as positioning a wellness danger for your loved ones and dogs. Man-made turf is additionally resisting to pots and insects as well as needs no chemical fertilizers, producing it an environmentally friendly option.
Artificial grass is additionally hypoallergenic, removing the requirement for allergic reaction medicine as well as enabling you to enjoy your outside space year-round. Yard plant pollen is actually a primary irritant that can easily cause indicators such as sneezing and also itching, yet along with synthetic turf, you can easily eliminate the concern altogether and also enjoy your backyard without must manage the aggravating side effects. Furthermore, man-made grass is durable and may resist hefty feet traffic as well as also canines without degrading. This suggests that you can reduce using gas-powered lawn equipment, which releases hazardous contaminants right into the air. This produces synthetic grass a smart choice for any sort of Phoenix az residential or commercial property.
It is actually less costly
It’s certainly not merely more affordable to acquire man-made grass Phoenix az than true yard, yet it is actually likewise a lot more budget-friendly to preserve it. Synthetic grass landscaping is coming to be more accepted in the last few years, as well as it is actually an outstanding substitute to standard lawns. It satisfies several HOA requirements and saves individuals opportunity that they would certainly typically devote mowing and also sprinkling their backyards. It’s likewise an excellent method to reduce on your utility costs.
It takes a considerable amount of job to maintain an organic lawn backyard, and that is actually particularly accurate in the Phoenix metro location where temperatures may be sweltering. That is actually why a growing number of home as well as organization owners are relying on fake turf for their outdoor rooms, consisting of placing eco-friendlies, yards, pet dog operates, recreation spaces, as well as sport industries.
Fabricated grass is created artificially to appear like a selection of various types of yard, as well as it could be virtually inconceivable to discriminate in between the 2. It is actually created of long, strong fibers that are actually stitched to a bottom, and it’s designed to become delicate as well as versatile.
The greatest benefit of synthetic yard is actually that it does not need any type of watering. It is going to need to become cleared once in a while to eliminate any kind of fragments, yet this is less than the hundreds of quarts of water needed to have to grow a routine turf sports area.


Blackerhall Farm is an award winning farm shop producing and selling locally produced fruit, vegetables and meat. Covering five generations, the family business, now owned by the Garthwaite family, were awarded UK Farm Retailer of The Year in 2014. Established in 1999, the farm has a farm shop with butchery, bakery, delicatessen, wine loft, gift houses and café. More than 80% of everything they sell in the shop is produced by themselves.
The locally grown produce on the farm is available to buy from the greengrocers in their Farm Shop. The produce includes broccoli, purple sprouting broccoli, sweetheart and savoy cabbage, kale and swede.
As part of the high quality shop merchandising, the owners were looking for a professional way to display and sell their produce.
“Our FT14 manual netting machine enables us to do what the big supermarkets do! The end product has a practical and professional look and feel to it and the machine is so easy to use.” Edward Garthwaite, Managing Director, Blackerhall Farm
The machine needed to be able to produce a certain number of packs a day, switching between sprouts, potatoes or other products depending on what needed to be packaged at the time. As well as having a certain budget for the packaging machine, the end produce needed to look professional as well as being practical.
After visiting the site, Xact Prepack Sales Manager, Paul Bennion decided that an FT14 manual netting machine would fit the bill.
The FT14 manual machine cuts, seals and prepares for the next net pack in one easy operation. The end product is a high quality presentation at an affordable price. It is ideal for all types of fruit and veg.
Sales of the produce packaged using the FT14 at Blackerhall Farm have increased. This is due to being able to display produce more effectively and therefore sell more. The management are really impressed with the machine, the results it gives, its ease of use and reliability.
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With all of the talk about my plants in my IBC system i have failed to mention the other stars of the show so far. At the moment i am running about 10 yabbies as well as an unknown amount of small feeder fish or gambrusia that i was able to catch from the local river. The Latin name for the yabby is Cherax Destructor and the destructor part of its name is well earned. They are highly territorial and are also cannibalistic, so they don’t mix well with others. I have included a link to Wikipedia below for a bit more reading on them.
I am really hoping that these guys will grow to a size that suitable for eating. I actually caught quite a few more than the 10 in my system, so i cooked them up and ate them. Even with a day or so in fresh water they had a bit of a muddy taste, which i am hoping the guys in the IBC wont have. Even if they do still have the muddy taste i will still keep some as pets. They are a really interesting creature to watch and it is always fun pulling one out of the water to scare someone with. 🙂
I took a few more photos to share today.
I have been having problems with wind absolutely hammering my plants. Solution? Wind break. So i got the tools out of the shed, cracked a beer and got to work. Using leftover pine from making the frame the the grow bed sits on i constructed up the frame for the wind break. I used a sheet of polycarbonate as the material for the wind break so i could still get maximum sunlight on the plants. I should note here that sun light is something i am very conscious about with they whole system being under the back patio. The polycarbonate is hinged along the top to allow me access to the plants from the back of the system. That will save me having to climb on the fish tank to reach back there.
I also planted some new silverbeet plants and i trimmed back my spring onion because it was starting to get a bit old and unruly. I also planted some dwarf beans between the rhubarb and the capsicum plant as well as an unknown creeper type plant that started growing in one of my pots.
Sorry about the poor photo quality. Its the best i could manage with my phone.
The first growth update of my IBC Aquaponics system!
Every thing has been ticking along smoothly for the first 10 days or so. Plants are looking happy and the small gambrusia fish and yabbies that i put in the fish tank are still alive and feeding. I have also been dosing the system with additional ammonia to help the system cycle. Cycling means to establish the bacteria i mentioned in the previous post to a level where they can handle the ammonia load of the trout that i am planning on getting for winter. Usually this process takes 4 – 6 weeks so i still have a while to go, but i dont think the small fish and yabbies will provide enough ammonia to properly cycle the system.


Sustainability and Animal Care
Our farming partners are some of the most important members of the Baileys family.
Since the very first successfully crafted bottle of Baileys, we’ve been supporting Irish farming by working with some of the same family farms, year after year.
We work with them to create a routine for the cows and also for the flora, fauna, land, water and the farm crew. From making sure that the grass stays at its healthiest most perfect shade of green, to maintaining best irrigation practices and minimising waste where possible.
It’s not only to ensure our milk will continue to taste its best, but also so that future herds will have the same perfectly luscious fields to graze upon for countless years to come. It’s important too, that our partner farmers will have the ability to continue passing on the farm to future generations of farmers to come.
We, and our partner farmers, love the cows that make Baileys Irish Cream.
We’ve seen that look of recognition and awe on so many faces when we start talking about our partner farms and their cows. It’s like a lightbulb goes off – of course cows are involved in the Baileys recipe, which is why it is important that the cows are treated with such love and care.
Animal happiness is hugely important to us. For example, Joe plays his favourite music to help his herd relax during the milking process. It may sound a little funny, but that care and attention may just be the secret to the deliciousness in every bottle.
The cows hang out together on grass fed farms, exploring more grass than the eye can see, grazing for roughly 280 days of the year and only coming inside on chilly days. It’s important that our partners cows are comfortable, and to make sure they are, by giving each cow a stress test once a month by an independent technician.


This year’s pumpkin picks. My picks from the field. This is inside the farm shop, the ones already picked from the field. Blessed Be )O(
This Samhain had a blue moon (the second full moon of the month.)
Mabon was special this year because the harvest moon (the nearest full moon to Autumn Equinox) was on Friday 13th.
As darkness began to descend it was time to get cosy in the back garden and light all the pumpkins.
For me there’s always something nostalgic about straw, pumpkins, candlelight and fire.
The small village of Newchurch in Pendle, which is a the foot of Pendle Hill and is home to the witches.
I find Samhain to be the most important teaching Sabbat of the year. You can learn about life, death and all the mysteries in between here.
Leaving out a lantern on the gate to guide wondering spirits home.
My favourite time of the year has arrived again!
Mabon or Autumn Equinox, the brief time where the hours of light and dark match up equally in balance with one another before the onset of the darker half of the year taking over. Darker days, longer nights, low-lying sunsets with a magical cool breeze, the harvest is gone and the trees are shedding beautiful crisp leaves as though they are crying for the death of the Sun God.


The Labexchange Award 2016 goes to the research project: “Recycling Phosphate with Duckweed”
Tiny plants with huge potential
Two Heidelberg students proudly received their Labexchange Award at their laboratory. The Labexchange Foundation awarded them the prize for their impressive research work, undertaken on their own initiative, on the use of duckweed as a “phosphate recycler”.
Many interesting projects were submitted for consideration to the Labexchange Foundation – Wolfgang-Kuster-Stiftung. At the end of the required selection process, the winners were announced: They are students Johann Liebeton and Leon Werner for their duckweed research project.
It was clear from the submitted documentation that the research was concerned with a highly topical issue and was therefore extremely interesting. To take a look at the research project for himself, the foundation’s founder Dr Wolfgang Kuster visited the winners’ laboratory in Heidelberg. Highly impressed by the students’ work and results, he presented them with the Labexchange Award. The award is linked to support in the form of provision of laboratory equipment and furnishings. In order to successfully pursue their research work, the students require additional equipment which will be provided by the Labexchange Foundation.
“Johann Liebeton and Leon Werner’s project is a logical choice for the Labexchange Award, as it honours the research work by these young students which they began while still at school and which they are carrying out on their own initiative,” Dr Wolfgang Kuster explains.
The young scientists have been looking into the biological recycling of phosphates from surface water and the establishment of a sustainable phosphate cycle. The increased use of fertilizers in agriculture has led to the severe pollution of surface water by phosphate salts. By means of laboratory experiments, the young researchers were able to prove that duckweed is ideally suited to phosphate recycling. They proved that these tiny water plants efficiently bind phosphate, nitrate and potassium ions. Duckweed therefore reduces the increased concentration of phosphate salts in surface waters by ecologically sound means. The young researchers also discovered that duckweed is an excellent source of biogas and, furthermore, can even be used as a natural fertilizer.
Under the banner “Tiny plants with huge potential”, this research project and its results are a prime example of how to strike a balance between modern agriculture, sustainable energy generation and environmental protection. The Labexchange Award was created to acknowledge this kind of innovative scientific insight, which serves the common good and the protection of the environment.
In 2014, to mark the 25th anniversary of Labexchange – Die Laborgerätebörse, Wolfgang Kuster set up the Labexchange Foundation – Wolfgang-Kuster-Stiftung. This is a charitable foundation which is dedicated in particular to the promotion of healthcare, art and culture, environmental protection, the welfare system and the common good. Support takes the form of both financial resources and the provision of diagnostic and analytic laboratory equipment and furnishings free of charge. The foundation offers regular support to social projects and presents the annual Labexchange Award.


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This year we decided to grow more Roma tomatoes after we noticed them in a garden in the neighborhood last year. The plants are much smaller than our cherry tomatoes (those are Sweet 100s) but they are growing TONS of … Continue reading →
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Azienda Agricola Antichi Rimedi is located in the heart of the Italian Tuscany in the natural park of Monte Labbro where, by the microclimate and the wide variety of plants, nature created a true natural oasis. In this environment, according to strict organic farming methods, the medicinal plants are grown which are processed in the products of Erbe Toscane. All the plants are used fresh. Nothing is stored in warehouses. Respect for the environment has the highest priority in the production of the raw materials. Of the (for the extra virgin olive oil) locally grown olives with a low acidity (this is indispensable in the preparation of the oils) to the necessary (medicinal) plants. All products are entirely natural and are still fully manually produced. Of course we try to inform you as comprehensive as possible. If you nevertheless have any questions you can utilize our customer service page.
For the making of the products only fresh plants are used. The position of the planets is explicitly taken into account to determine the most favourable moment to harvest the plants. In order to ensure that nothing of the therapeutic properties of the plants will be lost during the processing of the raw materials, only authorized traditional bio-energetic methods are used. Each time only a limited quantity of end product is manually manufactured in the Antichi Rimedi Herbal Cosmetics Laboratory, after which this is brought to a specialized University Laboratory for testing. Only the end products that successfully pass the tests of this Laboratory are allowed to be sold with the brand name Erbe Toscane. Thé guarantee for the very best quality.


Baia’s Wine, in collaboration with the Cardano Foundation, is revolutionizing the Georgian wine industry by leveraging the power of blockchain technology. Through the use of blockchain, Baia’s Wine is bringing unprecedented transparency and traceability to their supply chain, reducing carbon footprint, and promoting sustainability. In this blog, we will explore how blockchain is being utilized by Baia’s Wine to authenticate their products, track their supply chain activities, and contribute to environmental conservation efforts.
Authenticating Baia’s Wine
With the help of blockchain, Baia’s Wine is able to ensure the authenticity of their products from farm to table. The unique blockchain system manages Baia’s Wine supply chain, storing a full record of supply chain data that can be easily verified by consumers. This eliminates the risk of counterfeit or fraudulent wines entering the market, thereby reducing wasteful consumption and promoting sustainable practices. By providing an immutable record of every step in the supply chain, blockchain helps to build trust among consumers and fosters responsible consumption, ultimately contributing to a lower carbon footprint.
Tracking Supply Chain Activities
Blockchain enables Baia’s Wine to have complete visibility into their supply chain activities. Every stage of production, from harvesting to bottling to distribution, is recorded on the blockchain, creating a transparent and traceable system. This allows Baia’s Wine to identify inefficiencies, optimize processes, and reduce waste, leading to a more sustainable and eco-friendly production process. Additionally, the ability to track the origin of every bottle of wine using blockchain helps to promote local and sustainable sourcing practices, further reducing the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation.
Promoting Sustainability and Conservation Efforts
The Cardano Foundation, as an independent Swiss not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth through the adoption of blockchain. By partnering with Baia’s Wine and other environmentally-conscious organizations, the Foundation is driving the adoption of blockchain technology for sustainable supply chain management. The use of blockchain by Baia’s Wine not only reduces the carbon footprint of the wine industry but also contributes to the conservation of the environment by promoting transparency, traceability, and responsible consumption.
The collaboration between Baia’s Wine and the Cardano Foundation exemplifies how blockchain technology can be harnessed for the benefit of the environment and carbon footprint reduction. By leveraging the transparency, traceability, and immutability of blockchain, Baia’s Wine is able to ensure the authenticity of their products, track their supply chain activities, and promote sustainability in the wine industry. As blockchain technology continues to advance and gain wider adoption, we can expect more innovative use cases like Baia’s Wine and Cardano that contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.


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Due to the circumstances regarding coronavirus, Mirabelle Bakery will only be open for takeaway 13 March through 29 March. As always, you are able to preorder your baked goods from Mirabelle Bakery for collection in the window.
Furthermore, we will be transformed into a grocery shop/bakery where we try and create a connection between our local producers and our community. We will sell you fresh and cured meats from Hindsholmgrisen and eggs from Hegnsholt and soon vegetables from Farm of Ideas. And, of course, coffee to go.
It will not be possible to book a table
Opening hours will be wednesday – sunday 7.00 till 19.00.
Organic eatery in Nørrebro
Welcome to Mirabelle Restaurant – a place where we serve the best seasonal and organic dishes for lunch and dinner. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed in our small restaurant. You are seated close to each other with a live view of our bakery, where all of our bread, pastry, and fresh pasta is made in the morning and daytime.
Fresh, seasonal vegetables and sustainable fish mean a lot to us. Together with our housemade pasta, the menus will satisfy vegetarians and fish eaters alike. When you choose one of our menu’s, there will always be one or several green dishes in the servings.
Organic and local produce, seasonality and quality is the cornerstone of our kitchen and our heart beats for Italian craftsmanship and Danish produce; but when it makes sense, we switch the two around. Our vegetables are primarily from Farm of Ideas – our own organic farm only 50 km from the bakery. Every day our chefs harvest fresh vegetables and unique herbs, for the Relæ Community – hand-grown, harvested and served for you daily!
In the middle of the restaurant, you will find our small but effective bakery – Mirabelle Bakery. Here, our skillful bakers produce the most delicious sourdough bread and the best croissants. The sourdough bread is also served in the restaurant, but to experience Mirabelle Bakery to the fullest we encourage you to visit us in the early hours or simply order your baked goods for takeaway.


How to get the most out of your peels and scraps of foods. This way you can save money. Pick your food fresh and on demand. Your veggies will be chemical/pesticide free. Saves you time, as you wouldn’t have to go to the grocery store. We will show you how to regrow your veggies. You could even grow it indoors.
VEGGIES THAT CAN STAY IN WATER IN THE KITCHEN IF IT HAS THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SUN AND WATER.
1. Garlic Sprouts
Garlic sprouts can be grown from a garlic clove placed in water.
Instead of throwing away the white end, place it in water, with the stems of the scallions sticking out.
3. Cabbage and Romaine Lettuce
The Bottoms stump of the lettuce or cabbage is placed in water.
VEGGIES THAT NEED TO GROW IN SOIL AFTER ITS BEEN IN WATER GROWING ROOTS.
You can grow endless supply of Basil by placing stems in water to grow roots.
Place Celery stalk in water overnight then plant in soil.
Start with a bunch of lemongrass that can be found in your local Asian market, cut the tops off and placed the stalks in water. Once they have roots plant in soil.
VEGGIES LEFT TO LONG THAT HAVE GROWN STEMS/ROOTS, PLANT DIRECTLY IN SOIL.
1. White Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes
If the sweet potatoes haven’t grown roots then you can place them in water to grow and then plant in soil.
Chop off the onion bottom with all the roots still intact. The more of a bottom you leave on, the better. Allow to dry for a few hours to a couple days in a shaded, well-ventilated area to allow for callousing.
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Bachman's Inc. has been in business since 1885, when founder Henry Bachman, Sr. first planted potatoes, lettuce, onions, and squash on a plot of land in south Minneapolis. Today, that plot contains the firm's headquarters, with acres of floral, gift, garden, and landscaping departments. Bachman's has grown to be one of the largest traditional floral and nursery operations in the world.
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IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
• CRP Contract Management - Contact FSA or NRCS with questions. Producers have been notified of required completion dates.
• County Committee Meeting – Tuesday, September 26th @ 9:00
• October 1st – November 30th - Fiscal Year 2018 First CRP grazing period – Contract Management. FSA and NRCS approval required
• November 12th - Last date to remove hay bales from CRP (FSA prior approval required)
• November 15th - 2018 ACREAGE REPORTING DEADLINE - 2018 fall seeded crops, native grass, triticale and alfalfa crop reporting deadline.
• FARM LOAN Personnel in Kiowa County Service Center – October 10th
• CRP Continuous Signup - Lesser Prairie Chicken, CRP Grassland acres are available. Producers interested are urged to contact FSA Office.
Disclaimer: Information in this UPDATE is pertinent to Kiowa County FSA only. Producers reading this and that do not have FSA interest in Kiowa County are advised to contact their local FSA Office.


If you raise cows for a living or enjoy learning about this animal, you’ll be interested in what do cows like to eat. Cows love to graze during the day and enjoy a wide variety of food choices. As a farmer, it’s essential for the cattle to remain healthy and eat well.
The key to a happy cow will depend on what this animal consumes each day. Here are seven different types of food that cows like to eat:
Hay is the favourite food for cows. It’s no secret that cows like to eat hay. This is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of what may be on this animal’s daily menu.
There are varying types of hay that you can feed cattle. It’s unlikely that most types won’t be enjoyed by this specific breed regardless of what many of these may be.
Barley is one of the most popular foods that cows like to eat. You’ll want to have a healthy serving of barely around if you have one or hundreds of cows on your farm. This is a grain that was cultivated as early as 10,000 years ago. It’s one of the top items that any farmer will have in stock to feed this animal.
Fortunately, barely is loaded with nutrients and may be the ideal way to help keep your cow healthy. Adding several doses of barley a day to the life of your cow is highly recommended.
If you have a huge farm with a lot of grass on it, this could be the key to keeping your cows well-fed. Cows like eating grass and may be the ideal way to feed your cow.
Fortunately, the grass isn’t expensive and could be part of the daily diet for this animal. It may take a lot of green to keep several cows well-fed, and this should be considered.
4. Dry feed
You can purchase dry feed from many locations that cater to what you cow may enjoy eating. This is typically available at varying feed stores.
Dry feed is an ideal way to ensure this animal will always have some feed on hand. It’s easy to store and can make feeding your cattle an easier task. Of course, you’ll want to shop around for the best price possible before making this purchase.
Having a diet of grains for your cows is one thing that many people may do. This isn’t that hard to accomplish but will require work and effort to achieve.
There are varying qualities of grain that are available for your cows to enjoy eating. You’ll want to consider your budget and then decide the best grain to give your cows.
Cows like to eat oats as a treat. Old-fashioned oats may be the feed of choice that you give your cows. These do offer a lot of nutrients that can help the coat of any cow look more attractive when eaten daily.
If you want a healthy cow, then you’ll be sure to feed this animal oats regularly. Oats can be varied to include barley and grain for variety and may allow your cow to be well fed.
7. Salt licks
One of the favourite treats to give your cow is salt licks. Many farmers keep these on hand because of how much this animal enjoys licking these throughout the day.
Salt licks offer some essential nutrients that this animal will genuinely enjoy having. Some of the many minerals in this item help develop the muscles of the cow and provide digestive support, as well.
8. Wet feed
You may find wet feed is something you’ll want to give this animal type. Wet feed is made of fermented barley, oats and Alfalfa. This can be an ideal food to keep on hand for your cows to eat on a routine basis. You can rest assured your animals will be well nourished and ready to face the day with a healthy supply of wet feed. It’s a great idea to have your local feed store create this mixture for your cow.
Ensuring your cow remains healthy and continues to maintain or gain weight is essential. This will depend on the foods you give this animal routinely. It’s impossible to have a cow that’s healthy without providing the right nutrients daily. Ensuring the proper foods are fed at the right time of the day is important too. When you include foods that cows like to eat, this can make a huge difference in how this animal looks in the years ahead.


Great Food, No Compromise
We grow delicious, GMO and pesticide-free vegetables on our 1 hectare farm located in St Catharines, ON.
From seed to your salad we believe that growing naturally is not only important for your health, but for the environment as well. In that spirit, we aim to work with nature, rather than fight against it.
At Creek Shore Farms we utilize these practices:
- using untreated seed, fertilizing only with manure or sustainably sourced liquid fish, aggressive pre-planting weed management and encouraging natural predators to reduce pest pressures, while managing those pressures to an acceptable level.
Community Supported Agriculture = Supporting the Community
Great food should not just be for those who can afford it.
We believe strongly in our CSA program as a model for providing good quality food for those who can afford it. And we believe just as strongly in reversing the CSA model and working towards agriculture supporting the community. It is our commitment to provide vegetables, as we can, at the same level of quality that our CSA members receive in their weekly baskets, to our local good bank, Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold. Our resolve is so strong in this commitment that we made it an official part of our business plan with our long term goal being that we provide 15% of our production capacity to those in need.
It’s All in the Name
Although our farm is not officially on the shore of any might creek, our farm is located in the centre of the Creek Shores sub-appellation and so we adopted our specific geographic qualities as our name.
We wanted a name that reflected our location, and our commitment to providing premium produce in our region.
In Niagara, grape growing regions are divided into sub-appellations which reflect the terroir, or specific qualities found in grapes. We wanted to extend that principle to the vegetables used in scrumptious local foods and paired with the terroir of wine.
Thus Creek Shore Farms was born, but not officially on the shores of any mighty creek.
To learn more about the terroir of our region visit VQA Ontario-Appellations and read about the specific qualities the topography, soil and climate bring to growing great food.
Who Are We
We are Amanda and Ryan Thiessen, husband and wife team, married in 2006 and still just as in love as the day we met.
In May of 2012, we added a new member to our team. Sydney Anne Thiessen is currently apprenticing in our long term program. We enjoy spending our time mountain miking, camping and cozied up watching movies. Even during our busiest times of the year, we find time to be together.


of Project 52
When we started our veggie garden many moons ago, our 9-year old wanted to start her own little field of flowers. So, she bought a packet of sunflower seeds and planted those in a small container. Of the seeds in our garden, the sunflowers were the first to sprout and continued to grow exponentially.
Our 3 year old wanted his own container, so we planted some more. He inspects his plants often and makes sure that they are watered regularly.
Our sunflower plants are now at least 2 feet high and loaded with lots of buds and blooms. They have since outgrown their small containers and are planted directly in the soil. We now have a total of at least 15 sunflower plants and the number continues to rise.
Of course, these babies are the perfect subjects when trying out our new lens and extender tube combination.
We have been able to capture angles and details we do not typically see using our standard lenses. And, just to put things in perspective, these blooms are about 1-2 inches in diameter from tip to tip (2 inches for the flowers that are fully open).
Our kids love watching the blooms face up to the sun mid-day and gently bow down towards the end of the day. We call it the sunflower dance.
In another month or so, one side of our flower beds would probably be outrun by sunflowers. But we are not complaining...
Happy weekend, everyone!


Nothing brings a new pond alive so quickly as adding some plants. Once you’ve selected some good examples, all that remains to do is plant them – and that usually involves using either pond baskets or planting into beds. Both approaches have their place – and each has its own particular advantages.
Pond Plant Baskets
Most of the plants you’ll buy will come in some kind of pot or basket – and growing them this way in your own pond has a lot to recommend it.
There are many designs of purpose-made pots and containers, but generally speaking they are intended to do a fairly similar job. Compared with normal plant pots, pond baskets tend to have broader, flatter bases, which helps them to stay stable in the water, especially when holding some of the taller types of marginal plants. It also makes them better suited to fitting on the narrow planting shelves typically seen in many proprietary pre-formed pond liners.
The sides of these containers are typically made of plastic mesh, with the strips usually fairly widely spaced to allow easy movement of water and dissolved gases. In most cases, it is necessary to line them before use, to keep the growing medium in place, although some types of the pots and containers on sale have fine mesh sides anyway which makes this unnecessary. For the old-time water gardeners, hessian sacking used to be the material of choice, but these days closely-woven polypropylene tends to be the thing most pond keepers use.
Pond Plant Containers
Containers range in size from around 2 inch (5cm) pots for very small water features, to 16 or 18 inch (40 or 45cm) baskets and there are also large circular bowls with solid sides, designed to be used to keep the more rapidly growing types of water lilies from taking over the pond.
The main advantage of this type of planting lies in its convenience. With baskets, it’s a simple matter to rearrange your planting regime if and when you want to and any necessary maintenance, pruning or division is very easy to do. For plants such as water lilies which need to be gradually lowered to their correct final position, container planting is the only way to go.
Permanent Planting Beds in ponds
Although in natural lakes – and specially created wildlife ponds – the plants grow in the soil at the bottom, in the ornamental garden pond, this is seldom a good approach since the most vigorous kinds will quickly swamp their neighbours and removing them is made difficult.
The permanent planting bed is a way of allowing fast-growing or invasive plants to grow in a near-natural way, without allowing them to choke the whole pond.
Planting beds in the deep water at the bottom of the pond are fairly straightforward to establish, but those for marginals normally need to be built-in to the pond during construction. You need to allow a deeper than usual shelf, of at least 10 inches (25cm) in depth and width, with a small retaining wall to keep the soil in place.
To avoid too much disturbance, beds are normally planted up ahead of the pond being finally filled with water.
The main bonus of this type of planting is that it allows plants to maintain a natural look, while preventing them from spreading too much and it also provides greater stability to taller plants, especially in windy areas. However, planting beds are not really for fish-keepers – unless they’re happy to never see their fish again through all that muddy water!
An attractive pond is a highpoint in any garden – and whether you opt for beds or baskets – getting the planting right can make all the difference.


Leon Lowenstein Center
113 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023
Fordham IPED – CAPP USA Conference
Friday, September 28, 2018
8 a.m.–9 p.m.
E. Gerald Corrigan Conference Center
Fordham University, Lowenstein Building, 12th Floor
113 West 60th Street
New York, NY 10023
A Conference and a Challenge!
Pope Francis issued a challenge in his 2017 World Food Day address at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) where he encouraged a “broad and sincere dialogue…to find new ways…the best solutions…to confront hunger and structural poverty in a more effective and promising way.”
Responding to this challenge, CAPP-USA and Fordham University’s Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development are hosting world experts at a conference with the challenge to identify “concrete actions” to “reduce the number of those going hungry…to guarantee to all human beings the right to be nourished.”
Among the invited presenters are Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Apostolic Nuncio and Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations (New York); Prof. Christopher B. Barrett, International Professor of Agriculture, Cornell University; Prof. Craig Gundersen, Soybean Industry Endowed Professor of Agricultural Strategy, University of Illinois; Dr. Daniel Gustafson, Deputy Director-General (Programmes), Food and Agricultural Organization; Mr. Bill O’Keefe, Vice President, Government Relations and Advocacy, Catholic Relief Services and Prof. Sarah Davidson Evanega, Director, Cornell Alliance for Science and Senior Associate Director of International Programs, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Cornell University.
His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican Foreign Minister and head of the Holy See’s Delegation to the 2018 Opening of the UN General Assembly, is the invited dinner speaker.
Conference Capacity is limited. Please sign up by September 15th.
- Participant: $325 ($375 after Sept. 15, 2018)
- Accompanying Person: $100 ($175 after Sept. 15, 2018)
- Academics, Teachers, Clergy, Religious and Employees of Religious/Non-Profit Organizations: $100
- Students: $30
- Dinner Event: $190


THE CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE OF BEES:
WHY WE NEED TO TAKE ACTION TO SAVE BEES
Did you know that bees are responsible for pollinating over a third of the world's crops, including the majority of fruits, vegetables, and nuts? These tiny but mighty creatures play a vital role in our ecosystem, and their decline poses a serious threat to food security and biodiversity.
Without bees, our food systems and ecosystems could be thrown into chaos. The decline of bee populations can have a domino effect on other species and threaten the stability of food systems worldwide. That's why it's crucial that we take action to protect and preserve these critical pollinators. Let's work together to ensure a healthy future for bees, our planet, and ourselves.


Aquatic Plant Potting Soil Recipe
By Sherry Mitchell
Sherry Mitchell maintains a beautiful 2000 gallon pond with several varieties of water lilies. To pot her lilies, and other aquatic plants, Sherry uses this recipe to meet their nutrition requirements.
- Osmocote Time Release Fertilizer
- One Part Heavy Garden Compost or Topsoil (no peat!)
- One Part Walmart Red Bag Plain Kitty Litter
- Put fertilizer in bottom of planting pot.
- Layer garden compost.
- Plant aquatic plants.
- Top with a layer of kitty litter.
- Wet with water
- Top with gravel.
- Slowly sink to desired level in pond or water garden.
For more information on Sherry garden and pond, please see our June 2009 meeting notes.


Did you know that 1 mm of rain on a 1m2 area = 1 Litre of water and 25mm rain on a 1000m2 area = 25000Litres of water. How amazing is this!!!
Imagine how much free water you can collect from rain fall and store in Makoro tanks for future use for your garden, your livestock and home usage. Just imagine how much money you can save from collecting free water and less stress from times when there is no rain, your plants and your animals will not suffer and your harvest will be a fruitful one.
Did you know that 25mm of rain on 1 hectare = 25 000litres? This means that on an area of 1000 hectare, if you are getting 80mm of rain = 800 000litres x 1000 hectare = 800 000 000 litres of rain water. Just do the maths and see how incredible this is!!!
Did you know that flushing a toilet uses up to 6 litres of water per person, now if 3 people flush the toilet twice a day for 365 days they use (3x2x6x365) = 13 140 litres of water.
Don’t forget to always ensure that the gutters are cleaned of leaves and debris. Fine chicken mesh can be placed on the inside of the gutter, the down-pipe to stop some debris pending on placement of tanks.
Use Makoro tanks and collect rain water and thank us later!!!!!


Ever since I have been able to use Garmin GPS I can now grow crops more effectively than before.
You might wonder to yourself “How can some Podunk farmer grow better with GPS?” Well, first of all, we’re not all like that, and secondly the trick is how you manage it on your land. With my Garmin GPS mapping and my tractors and planters using it I can fit more crop onto one field than ever before, by making precision decision, as I say. First of all let’s say you have yourself a nice mapped out chunk of land that is the shape of a square, and it is a total of 10 acres of land. Well, the old way was planting by eye, or trying to drive in a straight line for reference lines and then doing it. Of course there was nothing really wrong with that, but small deviations created what could only be described as the butterfly effect.
In basic terms it means small actions at the beginning could lead to large results at the end. If one of the workers I hire goes off and changes less than a degree in the angle of the crop line, it doesn’t seem like much – but down the line it could equal to a whole line of crop being abandoned because it can’t be fit into the parcel of land. Furthermore I can now map out the land easier, quicker, and make the rows just barely an inch tighter, and fit in an extra row of, oh, let’s say corn. By mapping it out using accurate maps, and Garmin GPS I can make sure that my crops will grow correctly and the way I want.
That also means that in my farm trucks, like the big one Jose uses, he can take it down the field and use the big seeder in an absolute straight line after making perfect reference lines with the truck. Additionally to that, Jose can also drive the seeder using a handheld Garmin GPS fitted to the dashboard, and know if he’s going straight enough or not. The entire GPS has allowed me to marginally increase my production, which means I increase my profit, and by doing that keep my farming as profitable as possible, in spite of these times.
I know I may not have a big farm, or a large workforce, but by being able to map out my land and then plot out crops and use land that was previously wasted I am able to take full advantage of the Garmin GPS to make sure I put food on the plates of people who buy my corn and other crops. I can also use those spaces between the land that were previously unused because of poor planning to grow smaller crops, such as tomatoes; in some areas I also plan to put in a few pumpkins too. With those crops I’ll be able to sell just a little bit more and that makes a big difference down the line. Like I said, the butterfly effect, it’s responsible for variations costing me money, but also variations that can make me money too. By saving what is insignificant as an inch, it grants me a foot every twelve rows, and after three sets of twelve, that is three extra feet of growing room – something I could have never done without the Garmin GPS.


Funded by California Wheat Commission (CWC), Golden State Grains is a platform which provides marketing and educational tools and resources in support of high quality grain growing and handling for farmers to distribute some of their grains to local businesses.
Building Golden State Grains’ website for California Wheat Commission on Webflow. This includes an all-in-one solution to creating a marketplace for California grown grain. The main purpose was to create a web tool as a support system for farmers and collaborators to build a broad and more inclusive community.
We started the project with visual design and branding as a part of the design process. The next stage included different phases like discovery, Style Guide creation and Responsive User Experience and Interface Design.
After completing the design process, we completed the deployment process with the help of Webflow which is a website building and hosting software.
With the insights received from the California Wheat Commission, we led several collaborative sessions to implement the platform. This platform provides knowledge and additional resources to people and businesses wanting to learn about wheat and other grains grown the California State.
As a result of our exercises, Golden State Grains was successfully able to release their website within 2 months. This platform allowed Golden State Grains to connect and grow 50+ Wheat Businesses in the State of California.


Cool Tube Reflectors can lower temperatures in the growing environment by up to 10 degrees.
Simply join one or more cool tubes together with 150mm ducting and a fan, and you can blow most of the hot air created by lighting straight out of the growing environment. The heat from the lights doesn't get a chance to warm anything up!!
The use of Cooltubes allows you to place your globes much closer to your plants without any burning. This in turn increases lumen exposure, resulting in much larger yields.
They are also suited for floor lighting. Growers can position them upside down with the light shining up underneath the plants. The globe is fully shielded within the glass tube and all heat can again be vented straight out of the room!


Please use the Online Application Portal links below
for Your Xeriscape Projects:
Please Note: only the following browsers are compatible with the portal:
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- Conservation Rebate Application Portal
- Please contact our Water Conservation office for Portal enrollment information at 505-289-3156.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are interested in participating in the Desert Friendly Conversion Rebate, please do not start your turf removal project until you have applied online to the program and received an official Notice to proceed. Several conditions must be met in order to qualify for the xeriscape rebate. Projects that have been started or completed are not eligible for the incentive. Other terms and conditions will apply. After submitting your application online an inspection will be schedule if your project meets minimum requirements. The visit may take up to 3 weeks or more to schedule during the busiest part of the season. Water Authority conservation rebate requirements are subject to change without notice. Rebates are limited to available funds.
- Your irrigation water shall be provided by the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Authority.
- Any turf grass removed shall be designated high water use, according to our Xeriscaping Guide plant list, and currently watered with spray-type irrigation.
- There is no minimum amount of turf converted. Large turf conversions projects may be done in phases.
- Fifty percent of the project rebate area shall be covered by plants, as they appear at maturity. Select qualifying Rainwater, low, and medium water usage plants from our Xeriscaping Guide plant list, and claim the mature plant area (referred to as rebate allowance). Existing plants within the area of turf removal, such as trees, may be incorporated into the design and contribute to the rebate allowance total, provided they are on the Xeriscaping Guide plant list, and are not designated high water use.
- Spray irrigation is not permitted in the rebate area. Existing sprinklers shall be converted to a drip, bubbler system, or hand watered. If you hand water, plants must be one gallon or larger container stock. Areas watered with sprinklers, including micro-sprinklers, will not disqualify your project, but that area will be excluded from the rebate calculation.
- The soil between the plants shall be covered with a minimum of 3 inches mulch. Common mulches are gravel, crusher fines or woodchips, but other materials may qualify. Impervious plastic is not permitted.
- Residential Customers qualifying landscapes will receive a maximum of $2.00 for every square foot of high water use turf grass that is converted. (See below for rainwater harvesting rebates).
- Commercial Customers qualifying landscapes will receive a maximum of $2.00 for every square foot of high water use turf grass that is converted. (See below for enhanced commercial rebates).
- Receipts for plant purchase, irrigation equipment, mulch, or a landscape contractor (if used), shall be provided at final inspection.
Steps to Obtain Rebate:
- CALL 842-9287 OPTION #4 to learn about the program and to determine if your existing landscape meets the requirements.
- REBATES CANNOT BE GIVEN TO WORK THAT IS ALREADY COMPLETE. IT IS REQUIRED THAT A XERISCAPE INSPECTOR REVIEW YOUR PROJECT BEFORE YOU PROCEED. Call for an initial inspection BEFORE removing living, spray irrigated, and high water use turf grass.
- DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF LANDSCAPE YOU WANT TO INSTALL.
- Residential Customers can participate in the standard turf to xeric conversion and/or rainwater harvesting garden rebates.
- Commercial Customers can participate in the standard turf to xeric conversion and/or the enhanced rebates.
- DEVELOP A LANDSCAPE PLAN. Use the approved Rainwater, low, and medium water usage plants from our Xeriscaping Guide plant list. List each plant (using the scientific name) and rebate allowance points on the application. Use the graph paper provided to draw a simple landscape plan, or submit plan designed by a professional.
- APPLICATION SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO INITIAL INSPECTION. CALL 505-289-3026 to schedule the initial inspection at your property with our xeriscape inspector. Initial inspections occur between 8am and 2pm Monday through Friday. Please allow one to two weeks for availability.
- PROCEED WITH YOUR PROJECT When your application has been approved, you may begin your project. Funding will be reserved for the anticipated amount of your rebate. You have six months after your application is approved to complete your project. You may apply for a project extension if rebate funds are still available.
- AFTER COMPLETING PROJECT, CALL 505-289-3026 TO SCHEDULE YOUR FINAL INSPECTION. Have hard copies of material receipts or contractor’s final paid invoice available at time of final inspection. Following final inspection and application approval, the Water Authority will apply the rebate credit to your water bill. Your rebate should appear on your water bill one to two billing cycles after your form is processed.
- Xeriscaping Guide
- Rainwater Harvest Plant List
- http://wuc.ose.state.nm.us/Plants/home.jsp– interactive plant list tool created by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer, for help in selecting low water use plants for your Xeriscape
Please Note: Downloadable Rebate Forms are in pdf format. PDF files can only be read using Adobe Acrobat Reader Software.
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