Archive for the Category ‘Farmland’

Nuns forming good habits through organic farming

Nuns forming good habits through organic farming

Standing in a field of cherry-red maize and ripening pumpkins, John Moreira spotted a large insect flying amid the cornstalks. “See the praying mantis?” said Moreira, director of land management at Villa Maria, the motherhouse of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary in Lawrence County, Pa. Part of the Catholic sisters’ ministry is an [...]

Philippines Good For Cacao Beans Farming

Philippines Good For Cacao Beans Farming

The Philippines is relatively suitable for growing and producing quality cacao beans and can be a lucrative agri-business enterprise considering the strong domestic market and established access to export markets, an agricultural expert said. Josephine Ramos, operations chief of the Cacao Foundation of the Philippines, inc., said this during the “6th Agriculture and Fisheries Technology [...]

Can some one guide me to venture into agricultural/farm based industries? I am open for professional help.?

Can some one guide me to venture into agricultural/farm based industries? I am open for professional help.?

I am interested in buying some land in Raigad District in Maharashtra and start some agriculture/Farm based business by investing personally and also by availing govt. schemes/subsidies. I want to know how to go about it. Is there any professional organisation who can help me in this regards? if yes, How much do they charge [...]

Where is the best place online to learn about buying land?

Where is the best place online to learn about buying land?

1. looking to buy land in the U.S. and build an art school & community. 2. looking to buy land outside of the U.S. and do the same. Just wanting to learn about what to look for and some other advice and education on the subject. Thank you in advance. As an investment, I would [...]

Moving mobile homes…?

Moving mobile homes…?

November 2007 we had a NEW mobile home built to our specifications. They are not like the old boxy trailers you find but has actual real walls and is nicer then some actual houses. We are currently leasing a lot from hubby's step father where our trailer now resides. We are horse people and an [...]

Organic farming on college campus to cut costs?

Organic farming on college campus to cut costs?

So, I'm writing a research proposal for English. We're supposed to go along the lines of finding ways to promote environmentally friendly living our college campus. My idea is that our college should devote some of the land (where they're bulldozing eight dorms) to grow houses and farm land. Organic farming could help promote healthier [...]

Kentucky farmers endured tough growing season (High Plains Journal)

Kentucky farmers endured tough growing season (High Plains Journal)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)–Roller-coaster weather including a soggy spring, hurricane-induced high winds and drought had Kentucky grain farmers expecting the worst for this year’s harvest.

Rains ease drought conditions, farmers hoping for more wet weather (KPUA AM 670 Hilo)

Rains ease drought conditions, farmers hoping for more wet weather (KPUA AM 670 Hilo)

HONOLULU (AP) _ Last week’s rains helped ease extreme drought conditions in parts of Hawaii but farmers in those areas are seeking a little more help from Mother Nature.

CARLSBAD: Saturday farmers’ market may change its hours (North County Times)

CARLSBAD: Saturday farmers’ market may change its hours (North County Times)

CARLSBAD —- A downtown farmers’ market that is held on Saturday mornings may shift its operating hours to the afternoon in hopes of booking more fruit and vegetable sellers.

Farmcast: Smart Growth Meets Smart Food Local Food Tour 2008

Farmcast: Smart Growth Meets Smart Food Local Food Tour 2008

Join us as we follow the trail of local food as it winds its way through rural/urban edge farmland in Virginia, to restaurants and customers in Washington DC metro area. The tour highlights the network of relationships and issues that support or ……