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Agritech Expo in Zambia This Month Was "a Realised Dream for ZNFU and All the Farmers"
Agritech Expo “was a realised dream for ZNFU and all the farmers,” says Dr Evelyn Nguleka, President of the Zambia National Farmers’ Union, following the overwhelming success of Zambia’s first full-scale, live agriculture event, in Chisamba in early April. - April 21, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Equine Outreach Celebrates ASPCA Help a Horse Day on April 26th
Equine Outreach Inc. will be celebrating the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) national Help A Horse Day on April 26 and competing for a chance to win one of five $10,000 grant prizes to assist with their efforts to protect horses. To celebrate the day, Equine Outreach will kick off the event at 11:30 am with a ribbon cutting, celebrating the completion of phase one of their new multi-purpose barn. - April 18, 2014 - Equine Outreach Inc.
Agri Invasion Expected in Chisamba in Zambia When Thousands Attend the Agritech Expo from Friday
The launch of the Agritech Expo is expected to attract some 8000 agri-professionals at GART in Chisamba, Zambia from 4-5 April. It is the country’s first full-scale, live agriculture event, offering everything from a conference, technical workshops, live crop trials to first-hand demonstrations of the latest in large scale agricultural machinery. - April 05, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
The Feed You Need at a Price You’ll Love in Sun Roads Farmory's Pasture in a Box Systems
With water shortages and inclement weather ravaging our country, Sun Roads Farmory is pleased to offer an alternative feed source to keep your herd healthy and happy. Sun Roads systems produce feed with a very constant quality! This gives the producer the ability to provide a consistently high nutrient, 100% organic green feed to their animals regardless of weather or market conditions. All of this comes with an exciting, added bonus: using this feed system can cut your feed costs by half! - April 04, 2014 - Sun Roads Farmory
Stanbic Bank Ready to Show Its Commitment at Agritech Expo to "Build a Sustainable Agri Sector in Zambia"
Agriculture is one of Stanbic Bank’s key focus sectors and its business model has been structured to support the full Agriculture Value Chain ranging from input suppliers, farmers/out growers, off-takers, processing/production units, distributors, wholesalers and retailers. Stanbic is a platinum sponsor at the upcoming Agritech Expo. - March 28, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
"Zambia Will Become the Rising Star in the Region" Says ZNFU in the Run-Up to Agritech Expo in Chisamba
“With support of government and our core support partners there is no doubt in my mind that Zambia will become the rising star in the region because with the government on our side, nothing is impossible to achieve,” says Mr Ndambo Ndambo, Executive Director of the ZNFU (Zambian National Farmers’ Union). The ZNFU is a key founding partner in the upcoming Agritech Expo, where thousands of agri-professionals are expected to gather from 4-5 April at GART in Chisamba. - March 22, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Introducing Integri-Gut to Equi-Force Equine Products Line
New to the Equi-Force Product line of targeted nutritional therapies is Integri-Gut™, an equine gastrointestinal supplement that contains glutamine, prebiotics, probiotics, and live yeast culture. Until recently, the importance of equine gastrointestinal health has been both undervalued and... - March 16, 2014 - Equi-Force Equine Products
Zambia’s Vice President Scott and Agriculture Minister Simuusa at Agritech Expo in Chisamba in April
Zambia’s Vice President Dr Guy Scott and the new Zambian Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, the Honourable Minister Wylbur Simuusa, will both attend the upcoming Agritech Expo where thousands of agri-professionals are expected to gather from 4-5 April at GART in Chisamba. The Vice... - March 16, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agritech Expo and USAID Offer Unique Opportunity for Emerging Farmers at GART in Zambia in April
Some 50 emerging commercial farmers from Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique are being given the opportunity to attend the upcoming Agritech Expo at GART in Chisamba, Zambia from 4-5 April. They will attend workshops designed particularly for small holders and emerging commercial farmers, to provide them... - March 07, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
AGCO Partners with Agritech Expo in Zambia with Exclusive Diamond Sponsorship
“Agriculture holds the key to transforming the prosperity of many African countries, where agriculture and farming drives the local economy,” says Nuradin Osman, Director of Operations at AGCO Africa and Middle East. The global agri-giant is the exclusive diamond sponsor at the upcoming... - February 23, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Agritech Expo Reaches Out to Zambia’s Farming Community with Practical Programme
The upcoming Agritech Expo, taking place from 4-5 April at GART in Chisamba offers a practical and relevant programme addressing current challenges experienced by Zambia’s agricultural sector as well as looking at its development. Says Agritech Expo’s programme director, Amore Swart:... - February 19, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
AgHires.com Offers Hybrid Service for Job Seekers and Employers in Agriculture
AgHires is helping farms and agribusinesses find the right people by launching a new interactive website, AgHires.com. The website is dedicated to connecting top talent with the top employers in and around the agriculture industry. The site will use a hybrid approach offering sourcing services to build the pool of candidates reaching passive candidates which comprise 84% of the potential workforce. - February 16, 2014 - AgHires
Alpaca's Creating a Punch at a 33% Increase This Year in New Owners, Adding to Washington’s Home Industry Economy
February is the month of love, and the growing NW industries of Alpaca Ranchers are turning love on its ear. Alpaca ears to be exact with a nationally renowned Herdsire (Stud) worth $350,000.00 “Crescent Moons Kryptonite” will be at “Alpaca Amore Affaire” owned by a local... - February 11, 2014 - Alpaca Amore
Stepping Stones Ranch First Annual Double Dog Dare Ya Dodgeball Tournament
Stepping Stones Ranch is a 501C3 faith based non-profit organization that provides hope and healing to youth and their families. The Ranch is certified to use the assistance of horses in Equine Assisted Learning and Rhythmic Riding. As they continue to develop, the Ranch will also provide a residential youth ranch and implement a non-traditional educational program to meet fundamental needs of students. - February 06, 2014 - Stepping Stones Ranch
Agritech Expo Participants Upbeat About Zambia’s Farming Future
Partners and participants in the upcoming Agritech Expo, taking place from 4-5 April at GART in Chisamba, are upbeat about the future of Zambia’s agricultural sector and see the country as a good investment opportunity. Zambia’s booming farming sector will be in focus at what will be... - February 05, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer and Whispering Hope Stables High Ranking Horses
Whispering Hope Sporthorses is pleased to announce the availability of two Dressage Horses for sale that have been trained by Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer, Laurie Hutchinson. Ms. Hutchinson is based in Raleigh, NC at Whispering Hope Stables. Whispering Hope Stables is Raleigh’s best... - January 30, 2014 - Whispering Hope Stables
Equine Nutritionist Dr. Amy M Gill Retained by Kalmbach Feeds
Dr. Amy Gill is pleased to announce her affiliation with Kalmbach Feeds, Inc. and Tribute Equine Nutrition in Ohio. Dr. Gill will work alongside Kalmbach Feeds/Tribute Equine Nutrition’s current equine nutritionist, Dr. Dan Burke, to expand the reach of Tribute and continue to educate the... - January 28, 2014 - Dr. Amy M Gill
Agritech Expo to Put Zambia’s Farming Sector on the Map
Zambia’s booming agriculture sector will be in focus at the country’s first and only business-to-business outdoor agriculture exhibition, Agritech Expo, that is taking place from 4-5 April in Chisamba. The Zambian National Farmers Union (ZNFU) is a key partner in the event which is... - January 24, 2014 - Agritech Expo Zambia
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete to Speak at Agribusiness East Africa in Dar es Salaam in January
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete will deliver the opening keynote address at the Agribusiness East Africa conference in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, 28 January, and share the Tanzanian government’s vision for the future of its agricultural sector. Says Agribusiness East Africa event director... - January 11, 2014 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Alpaca Marketing Coach is Guest Speaker at ABR Nov. 10 Meeting
Alpaca Marketing Coach Julie Wassom will be the featured speaker on Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Quarterly Membership Meeting of the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies (ABR). The meeting runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the National Western Club, 4655 Humboldt Ct. in Denver, and is open to members and guests. - November 01, 2013 - Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies
Alpaca Fall Festival, Holiday Boutique Open to the Public
The Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies (ABR) is presenting its 17th Annual Fall Festival Show Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2-3. The free event is being held at the recently remodeled Ranch Events Complex at the Larimer County Fairgrounds, 5280 Arena Circle in Loveland. Colorado is home to about 500... - October 17, 2013 - Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies
ABR Hosts Successful Event, The Great Western Alpaca Fleece Round-Up and Sortathon; More Than 800 Pounds of Fleece Sorted and Sold
More than 100 alpaca industry members recently gathered at the National Western Complex for a weekend of learning more about alpaca fleece sorting, grading and selling. The three-day Great Western Alpaca Fleece Round Up and Sortathon was organized by the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies (ABR) to... - September 19, 2013 - Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies
Colorado Alpaca Owner to Participate in National Alpaca Farm Days Sept. 28-29
Make a date to meet an alpaca in September. Colorado is home to about 500 alpaca farms and a number of them will be participating in National Alpaca Farm Days Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29. “If you’re thinking about raising alpacas or just curious about these friendly, gentle... - September 18, 2013 - Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies
New Mexico Nonprofit NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' in Circles Ranch Named as a Finalist in the 5th Annual Tom's of Maine "50 States for Good"™ Program
NM Horse Rescue at Walkin’ N Circles Ranch has been selected as the only finalist from New Mexico in the fifth annual Tom’s of Maine “50 States for Good” community giving program and now has a chance to win $10,000 to provide help with the care of unwanted, neglected and abused horses in need. Through a public vote at 50StatesforGood.com now through October 15, supporters can help bring the funding to Walkin’ N Circles with the simple click of a mouse. - September 17, 2013 - NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' N Circles Ranch
Biomass Assessment Study Offers New Opportunity for Cumberland and Franklin County Farmers
Five Cumberland and Franklin County dairy farm owners have the opportunity to reduce their waste management costs, through participation in a new biomass energy project funded by the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund. Applications are being accepted through August 26 from farm owners who are... - August 09, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
German Shepherds Puppies for Sale - Reserve Now at Wustenberger-Land
Reserve German Shepherd Puppies for Sale at WustenbergerLand now, the popular German Shepherds puppies breeder and protection dogs trainer based at Agua Dulce near Los Angles, California, USA. At WustenbergerLand, Currently three female German shepherd puppies and one large male German shepherd puppy for sale. - July 24, 2013 - Wustenberger-Land
Country Fest Long Island Slated for New York’s Oldest 4-H Camp
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Hosts Family-Friendly Two-Day Country Music Festival at Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp, July 27-28 - July 19, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Alert: Aggressive Boxwood Blight Disease Confirmed Recently on Long Island by Nassau County’s Cornell Cooperative Extension Diagnostics Team at East Meadow Farm
Exotic Disease Caused by Calonectria pseudonaviculata Fungus, First Identified in U.S. in 2011, Found in Garden City Last Week; Pathogen Confirmed by Cornell University Plant Pathology Laboratory at the Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center. - July 18, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Nassau County Nonprofit Announces Furloughs and Service Cutbacks on Cusp of Centennial
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Closes Offices on Biweekly Basis; Continued Budget Constraints Cited - July 18, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Central Pennsylvania Mohair Producers to Attend SpinExpo in New York City
Principals at Pure American Naturals attending 5th Annual New York SpinExpo to network, discover upcoming trends. - July 14, 2013 - Pure American Naturals
NoFo Polo: Jazz Guitar Great Matt Marshak Slated to Headline Cornell 4-H Cup Charity Benefit, Saturday June 22nd
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County is Pleased to Announce Nuance Music Group Recording Artist’s Performance at Sandy Relief Polo Benefit for New York’s Oldest 4-H Camp. - June 21, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Longtime Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Manager Bob Monley Retires
Bob Monley has announced his retirement after serving nearly nine years as general manager of FPPC, Farm Pilot Project Coordination, a leader in agricultural conservation and technology research. ”Our many advancements in developing clean water and nutrient management technology would not... - June 05, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
NoFo Polo: Hip Injury Sidelines Nacho Figueras for First Annual Cornell 4-H Cup Charity Benefit, Saturday June 22nd
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Presents Hurricane Sandy Relief Polo Benefit for New York’s Oldest 4-H Camp - May 31, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Alpaca Owners to Participate in Estes Park Wool/Fiber Market
Members of the Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies (ABR) and the Alpaca Breeders Alliance of Northern Colorado (ABANC) will participate in the Estes Park Wool Market on Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9. The Wool Market, now in its 23rd year, is one of the largest all-natural fiber markets in North America... - May 30, 2013 - Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies
Raleigh's Top Horse Farms Says "It's Never Too Late!"
Whispering Hope Stables is excited to announce the start of their "Never Too Late" Training Program for women having the desire to get-up in the saddle. "As a mom of two young children, I found that there are things in our lives that we once did, but have stopped because of the high... - May 22, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County Responds to “Immoral” Proposed Senate SNAP Cuts
Applauds Sen. Gillibrand’s Efforts; Makes SNAP Nutrition Experts Available for Comment. - May 17, 2013 - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Denver Alpaca Shows to Feature Nation's Best Alpacas May 3-5, May 17-19
Denver Mayor, Michael Hancock has proclaimed May as National Alpaca Awareness Month in recognition of Denver hosting two major alpaca shows. - April 20, 2013 - Alpaca Breeders of the Rockies
Silken Suri Alpaca Ranch Celebrates National Alpaca Month; Free Alpaca Seminar Offered on Grand Reopening Day at Silken Suri
In honor of National Alpaca Month, Silken Suri Alpaca Ranch, LLC announces its grand reopening in Castle Rock, CO. Silken Suri is offering a free seminar for prospective alpaca owners entitled “Getting Started with Alpacas” on Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12pm. - April 16, 2013 - Silken Suri Alpaca Ranch, LLC
RALF (Restoration Aquatic Life Filtration) Provides a New Solution During a Power Outage to Help the 13 Million Households with Aquariums Sustain Healthy Aquatic Life
Health- Tech Sales is the first company to offer battery powered multi-stage filtration (patent pending) which can be used during power outage emergencies. RALF will make its debut at Booth G5 at the Marine Aquarium Expo at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California on April 6 - 7, 2013. - April 02, 2013 - Health-Tech Sales, LLC
Packington Free Range Create Nation’s Favourite Bacon Sandwich with a Local Flavour
Packington Free Range, the Staffordshire-based pig producer has united with other local producers to create a bacon sandwich using the best of locally sourced ingredients. - March 21, 2013 - Packington Free Range
FISHBIO Launches New Website to Improve Study of the Mekong River Across Borders
FISHBIO has launched a new website to improve the study, management, and conservation of the Mekong River’s unique and valuable fishes. The website supports the Mekong Fish Network to help researchers and managers communicate and collaborate with each other. - March 06, 2013 - FISHBIO
Farmland Network LLC Announces Free Access to Sale and Auction Results Data for 2013
Farmland Network LLC Announces Plans to Provide Nationwide Farmland Sale and Auction Results for 2013. - March 02, 2013 - Farmland Network
Lorraine Prowse and Taylor Bowman Named Top Amateurs of 2012
Arabian Horse Association members Lorraine Prowse and Taylor Bowman named top amateur riders of 2012. - February 09, 2013 - Arabian Horse Association
Nolan Ryan Beef Announces New Partnership to Supply Beef to Johnny Carino’s Restaurants Across the Nation
Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef is proud to announce Johnny Carino’s Italian restaurant as the company’s newest foodservice client. Nolan Ryan Beef is now available at Johnny Carino’s in more than 65 cities and seven states across the nation. Johnny Carino’s restaurants... - February 01, 2013 - Nolan Ryan Beef
Texas Rangers Cook-Up Partnership with Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef
Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef has been selected as the exclusive hot dog and official beef provider for the Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Beginning with the 2013 season, fans will be served all beef hot dogs at the ballpark’s food service sites. As the Official Hot Dog... - January 18, 2013 - Nolan Ryan Beef
Current and Projected Growth Leads Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef to Strengthen Staff and Hire Company’s First Controller
Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef kicks off the New Year by adding a new position to the staff structure and welcoming Paul Stroade as the company’s first controller. “Due to current and projected growth, we needed to add strength to our company’s staff structure,” said... - January 11, 2013 - Nolan Ryan Beef
German Shepherd Christmas Puppies for Sale Now - Wustenberger-Land
German Shepherd Christmas Puppies for Sale now at Wustenberger-Land, a popular German Shepherd puppies breeder and protection dogs trainer based at Agua Dulce near Los Angles, California, USA. - December 28, 2012 - Wustenberger-Land
Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef Launches E-Commerce Website
Holiday Shopping Made Easy - November 30, 2012 - Nolan Ryan Beef
Godwick Award-Winning Free Range Turkeys Now Available for Christmas Order
As the nation's seasonal appetite for Christmas turkey awakens once more, Norfolk specialists Godwick have announced that their award-winning Norfolk Black and Bronze free range turkeys, reared especially for the UK's Christmas 2012 celebrations, are now available for purchase from their website at... - November 11, 2012 - Godwick