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Rancher Advocacy Program (RAP) Pioneers Groundbreaking Solutions for Farmers and Ranchers in Crisis

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Rancher Advocacy Program (RAP), a five-year initiative of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, Inc., is the first and only enterprise providing the knowledge of their Rancher Advisory Council working together with industry experts to transition cattle ranches and animal farms away from animal agriculture into viable veganic, compassionate businesses.

Onions 52 integrates TMS Freightflow, reducing transportation costs and improving customer service

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Jay Holstine, President and CEO of Freightflow, said, "As many grower/shippers turn to transportation management software to improve customer service and increase margins, Onions 52 leads the pack with their recent integration of Freightflow TMS into Famous software."

Biotech Executive Hans van der Sluijs Joins BioTork as Chief Development Officer

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- BioTork, the leading evolution biotechnology company, today announced that biotech executive Hans van der Sluijs has joined the company as Chief Development Officer. Hans brings over 20 years of international business leadership experience, with a focus on business development, management, and building strategic alliances/partnerships.

Debuting November 2019: Christmas at Schnepf Farms in Arizona – a New Holiday Family Tradition

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The 250-acre Schnepf Farms, one of the Phoenix area's favorite destinations, is turning into a winter wonderland this holiday season. Together with World of Illumination, the leader in Christmas entertainment with the world's largest animated holiday light show, the Farm is unveiling Christmas at Schnepf Farms-a new kind of holiday magic for the entire family.

Cabling Weak, Heavy Tree Branches Now Can Prevent Huge Costs Later says Giroud Tree and Lawn

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Heavy winds and rough weather can lead to trees splitting apart and dangerous falling limbs. The time and money it costs to clean up these disasters can be astronomical! The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn explain why cabling a tree now can prevent huge costs in the long run.

Biomaterials Business Expert Mark DeAndrea Joins BioTork as President and Chief Strategy Officer

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Industry Veteran Mark DeAndrea has been appointed as President & Chief Strategy Officer of BioTork. Mark's recent operational leadership experience includes Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Domtar BioMaterials (advanced materials and performance chemicals innovation and commercialization) and Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for POET.

Giroud Tree and Lawn explains what Pennsylvania is Doing in 2019 to Combat Spotted Lanternfly

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Now that the cooler fall weather is here, the adult Spotted Lanternfly are dying off, but not before laying thousands of eggs which will hatch next spring. Many homeowners are wondering what the government is doing to control the invasive insect. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn explain what Pennsylvania is doing to combat Spotted Lanternfly.

Together, Six California Farms Connect and Expand Farmland Conservation

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- California Farmland Trust (CFT) announces the conservation of six new farms in Merced County. Four adjacent farms have created a large area of closely protected farmland; while nearby two other properties join already previously protected areas

Non-profit California Farmland Trust Earns National Recognition

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love and that feed them. Since 2004, California Farmland Trust (CFT) has been doing just that for the people of California.

ACE Home Services in Arizona Providing Support for Urban Farm Program at St. Vincent De Paul’s 2019 Fall Festival

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- It's the second edition of the Urban Farm Program at St. Vincent de Paul's 2019 Fall Festival. ACE Home Services will be providing resources, supplies, and other benefits for the less fortunate in the society.

How to Remove and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses in 2019

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Now that the cooler fall weather is here, the adult Spotted Lanternfly are dying off, but not before laying thousands of eggs which will hatch next spring. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn show homeowners how to remove and destroy Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses in an instructional video.

Giroud Tree and Lawn offers 5 Fall Warning Signs of Tree Problems

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Tree service is needed for trees that change color too early or drop leaves prematurely. Most trees should be in full leaf and green through September; Giroud Tree and Lawn provides the top five Fall warning signs and actions Philadelphia homeowners can take to keep trees healthy and safe.

Giroud Tree and Lawn outlines 4 Steps to Take Now to Achieve a Beautiful Lawn Next Year

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As the summer winds down and we move into fall, homeowners' yards are going to need some special attention before the cold weather hits. To help grass thrive all winter and emerge healthy and vibrant in spring, there are a few actions homeowners need to take this fall. The Lawn Care Experts at Giroud explain 4 Steps for Fall to have a beautiful lawn next year. These include aeration, seeding, fertilization and testing the soil pH.

Giroud Tree and Lawn: Everything You Need to Know About Spotted Lanternfly

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Giroud Tree and Lawn explains what Spotted Lanternfly is, how they harm trees and properties, and how to get rid of them. Spotted Lanternfly have been seen all over Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties in 2019.

2019 Philadelphia Whiskey Event Promotes Collaboration Between Farmer and Distiller

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- For the first time in decades, the long-lost heritage grain, Rosen rye, will be distilled into rye whiskey in Pennsylvania! "The last man to distill Rosen rye into whiskey at Michter's Distillery in Schaefferstown, Pa. will be the first to distill it here again," said Laura Fields, founder of the American Whiskey Convention and CEO of the non-profit, The Delaware Valley Fields Foundation.

Stahmanns Pecans Releases a Blog Series About Life on an Estate-Grown Pecan Farm in New Mexico

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Ever want to get a look at what goes on behind the scenes at a working, commercial, estate-grown pecan farm? Well now is your chance. Stahmanns Pecans is wrapping up its twelve-part blog series titled: "A Year on an Estate Grown Pecan Farm." The series began in October 2018 and the final installment of the series will be published on September 2, 2019.

First-ever Southeast Arizona New Vintners Harvest Festival 2019 Set for Sept. at Kief Joshua Vineyards

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- On September 21, 2019, Kief-Joshua Vineyards will be hosting the First Annual Southeast Arizona New Vintners Wine Growers Harvest Festival at their vineyard in Elgin, Arizona (located at 370 Elgin Road, Elgin, AZ 85611). Eight Arizona-based wineries and vineyards will be in attendance, pouring some of the state's newest wines available, alongside two local bands on stage, gourmet food from local eateries and a variety of retail vendors.

Korean Food Captivates New Yorkers at 2019 K-Food Fair

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT, President Lee Byung-ho) successfully hosted the K-Food Fair 2019 at the Jacob K. Javitz Center in New York on July 6-7. The K-Food Fair was held in conjunction with the KCON Convention, organized by CJ ENM, which was attended by over 55,000 millennial and Generation Z fans of Korean culture.

Gulftech Acquires ABL SpA and Announces Expansion into Fresh Cut Produce Market

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Gulftech International, Inc. ("Gulftech") based in Denver, Colorado, USA, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ABL S.p.A. ("ABL" or the "Company"). The Gulftech family of companies are the world's recognized leaders in the engineering, manufacture, lease, sale and service of industrial equipment and components serving many of the world's most important food production and processing companies.

The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene proclaimed 55th Italian UNESCO World Heritage Site

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Assembly has officially declared the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene the 55th Italian "World Heritage Site." Innocente Nardi, President of the Consortium for the Protection of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, expressed, "Our profound satisfaction and immense joy at the declaration of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene as a World Heritage Site."

Significant Goal Achieved: 16,000 Acres of California Farmland Protected

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- California Farmland Trust (CFT), a Sacramento County based non-profit, has recently reached permanent protection of over 16,000 acres of California farmland - and CFT is celebrating! Why is this noteworthy?

Aeroscape Releases 2019 Summertime Tree and Shrub Care Tip Sheet for Utah Homeowners

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Aeroscape Property Maintenance & Landscaping has released a tree and shrub care tip sheet for Utah. The Utah summertime weather can be brutal to trees and shrubs, especially the ones that have been planted (or transplanted) during the last couple of years.

Giroud Tree and Lawn share How to Capture and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive insect that has officially invaded Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties! All winter long, their eggs lay waiting for the warm weather, and the Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs have already started to emerge. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn share what to look for and how to capture and destroy these destructive insects.

Cornerstone Ranch is Horse’n Around in Massachusetts – with Ice Cream!

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Cornerstone Ranch, Princeton, MA with land in Rutland, celebrates summer serving up delicious local, premium ice cream, pony rides, horse drawn rides, farm tours, and trail rides. New expansion features ice cream flavors named after horses!

Arizona Hemp Consultants Obtains the Very First Industrial Hemp Growing License in State

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Effective May 31, 2019 Arizona legalized the growing and processing of industrial hemp in Arizona, and on that date at 9 a.m. Arizona Hemp Consultants obtained the very first license to grow and harvest hemp in the State.