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Overcoming Adversity and Achieving Small Business Success
Susie Hanson’s life changed forever in three days. After seven surgeries, corrective surgeries, physical therapy, and prosthetic rehabilitation, Susie has learned that trials and tribulations can be the pathway to life and business transformation. With assistance from several area agencies... - July 09, 2013 - Rockin Rooster Winery
This Christmas - Why Not Buy Local & Unique?
Great Christmas gift for the gardener in your life. The Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA), a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is offering over 120 varieties of trees such as Honey Crisp Apple, Vietnamese Guava, Ruby Red Grapefruit and Arizona Sweet Orange. - December 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
National & Local Experts Coming to Valley to Present on Permaculture Principles
2013 Permaculture Design Course: Drylands (PDC) is coming to Phoenix Valley in January of 2013. - December 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
New Patent Issued to Miatech for Its Bio Turbo Technology. Removes Ethylene & Bacteria.
US Patent Office has recently issued a patent for Miatech’s Bio Turbo line of products (patent #08293171 ) to confirm the unique nature of Bio Turbo technology and protect it from unauthorized copying. - November 15, 2012 - Miatech
The Valley Permaculture Alliance Partners with the City of Phoenix
After receiving a grant in the amount of $100,000 from Cities of Service, The City of Phoenix is partnering with the Valley Permaculture Alliance (VPA) and HandsOn Greater Phoenix in implementing two beneficial volunteering projects involving painting roofs of city-owned buildings with reflective... - November 09, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
Time is Running Out on Purchasing This Year’s Valley Permaculture Alliance Fruit Trees
The VPA, a valley nonprofit organization promoting sustainable urban living, is supporting the 13th Annual Fruit Tree Sales program where they sell over 120 varieties of trees. - November 04, 2012 - Valley Permaculture Alliance
Peppadew Grant Announcement
Peppadew Fresh to Offer U.S. Grown Peppadew® Goldew Fruit - April 19, 2012 - Peppadew Fresh Vineyards
Egyfarm Extends Its Expertise in the Quality Fresh Produce Into Global Markets
After proving to be one of Europe’s favorite providers of premium quality fresh produce, Egyfarm now starts expanding further into global markets. Specializing in quality varieties of grapes and strawberries, Egyfarm extends its expertise in fresh produce into more foreign markets and helps mark Egypt a global hub of quality fresh fruits and vegetables. - April 18, 2012 - Egyfarm
Bedner's Farm Fresh Market in Boyton Beach Launches Their Season of Winter Festivities
Bedner's Farm continues their holiday tradition by launching a host of December events for their customers. From the much anticipated You Pick Strawberry field opening, to the arrival of Santa Clause and collection of toys for needy children. Proving once again, that you can always count on your local farmer! - December 10, 2011 - Bedner's Farm
Los Poblanos Inn & Organic Farm Receives Fodor's 100 Hotel Award in International "Best Of" Category
Historic Inn Property in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico Wins International Recognition, Acclaim for "Local Flavor" Experience - November 12, 2011 - Los Poblanos Inn
Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Harvest at Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA on April 9 and 10, 2011
Great Country Farms in Bluemont, VA will host its first event of 2011, the very popular 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Harvest, on April 9 and 10, 2011. This eagerly-awaited event has been extended to two days this year to allow more children to participate. - March 31, 2011 - Great Country Farms
Pistachio Nut Grower Launches Virtual Roadside Stand with Farm-Fresh Pistachios
Pistachio nut (http://thepistachionut.com) grower launches a virtual roadside stand offering his San Luis Obispo farm-fresh pistachio nuts and free pistachio nut recipes. - May 28, 2010 - The Pistachio Nut
Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Harvest at Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA
Great Country Farms, located in Bluemont, VA, will open for the 2010 season on March 27, 2010 with its 7th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmallow Harvest. This popular family event also starts off the U-pick fruit and vegetable season at Great Country Farms, Loudoun County’s popular destination for fun on the farm for the whole family. The farm will be open daily from 9 am to 6 pm during the 2010 season which runs from March 27 – Nov. 8, 2010. - March 23, 2010 - Great Country Farms
Arizona Wine Growers Collaborate to Create Their First Event Located at the Farm at South Mountain
The Arizona Wine Growers Festival at The Farm Debuts with Wine Tasting, Walk-Though Exhibits, People's Choice Competition and Professional Tasting Awards - August 30, 2009 - Arizona Wine Growers Association
Dog Days Peach and Sunflower Festival at Great Country Farms, Bluemont, VA
It may be the hottest part of the summer, but the Dog Days at Great Country Farms are all about fun with your family and canine companions. To celebrate the peak of summer produce production, Great Country Farms will host its 7th annual Dog Days Peach and Sunflower Festival on August 15 and 16, 2009 from 9 am – 6 pm. - August 13, 2009 - Great Country Farms
Proprietor Trent Ghiringhelli of Heibel Ranch Vineyards in St. Helena, CA Celebrates Release of First Vintage, 2006 Lappa's, Napa Valley Red Wine
Release celebrated with Open House and BBQ at Heibel Ranch Vineyards, Pope Valley, CA on May 16, 2009 from Noon to 4:00pm. - April 30, 2009 - Marshall Lamm
Sustainable from the Ground Up
Nord workers learning latest sustainable vineyard practices. - May 01, 2008 - Nord Vineyard Services