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CELEBRATE VIRGINIA FARMERS' MARKET WEEK AUGUST 1 - 7, 2010
- Submit a photo taken at a local market for a chance to win valuable prizes -
Contact: Elaine J. Lidholm, 804.786.7686
Their popularity is increasing, their numbers have more than doubled since 2004 and they help support farm jobs across Virginia. Farmers' markets, now more than 190 strong in Virginia, are an essential element in communities across the Commonwealth. To celebrate their...
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Health Alert Ends at Johnson Lake, Alert Continues At Red Willow Reservoir
The state has discontinued a health alert for toxic blue-green algae at Johnson Lake in Gosper County, after the lake had two consecutive weeks of low readings for toxic blue-green algae.
A health alert continues this week at Red Willow Reservoir in Frontier County. Red Willow had been placed on alert last week when readings exceeded the state’s health alert threshold of 20 parts per...
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LANGLEY FARM RECOGNIZED FOR 137 YEARS OF OPERATION
LANGLEY – The Smith Farm in Langley has been honoured with a Century Farm Award to recognize more than a century in operation, Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman announced on behalf of Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson.
Century Farm Awards honour pioneers whose farms or ranches have been in families for 100 years or more, and agricultural organizations that have...
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Oregon blueberries enjoy local and worldwide appeal
Berries will be featured locally and internationally
The cool wet spring might have slowed the ripening of Oregon blueberries this year, but the appeal of the tasty fruit is picking up steam locally and internationally. The transition to warmer weather is also heating up the harvest of what could be a record setting crop of blueberries, allowing the industry to keep up with growing demand. Fresh...
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NEW NATIONAL DATE RELEASE ON LOSS OF FARMLAND IN VIRGINIA
Farmland loss is slowing in Virginia, but still a significant concern -
Contact: Elaine J. Lidholm, 804.786.7686
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) announced today that loss of farmland to development appears to be slowing in the Commonwealth. According to the recent numbers from the Farmland Information Center (FIC), between 1997 and 2002, Virginia...
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Vehicle Production Facility in Spartanburg County -
Korean-based world leader in manufacturing electric vehicles to create 370 new jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. - CT&T and 2AM Group officials joined Governor Sanford with officials from Spartanburg County at the State House today to announce the company's plans to establish an electric vehicle production facility in Spartanburg County. CT&T, a Korean-based world leader in manufacturing electric vehicles, in a joint venture with 2AM Group of Spartanburg, South Carolina, under the name CT&T Southeast...
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BP Calls on Maine DEP to Help With Oil Spill
Augusta - The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is announcing the deployment of response crews and equipment to aid in the Gulf Oil Spill clean-up. The DEP has been on standby since offering to provide staff and equipment to respond to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Earlier this month the states of Alabama and Florida made initial inquiries about the availability of Maine's...
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SPARKS URGES ALABAMIANS TO VISIT THEIR LOCAL FARMERS MARKET
MONTGOMERY - Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Ron Sparks urges Alabamians to visit their local farmers market this summer. "There have been rumors circulating that farmers markets are being closed down around the state," said Sparks. "Rumors like that hurt our farmers and cost them business during their peak season. Not only have markets not been shut down, we have had an increase in the last...
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The Veggies Are Here!
Anchorage, AK - Have you seen Alaska Grown produce at the grocery store yet? Have you visited a farmers market this season? It is time!
The first commercial harvests of Alaska Grown produce are occurring! Red, green & romaine lettuces are available. Kale and collard greens will be here next week. The rhubarb is ready. And the Alaska Grown potatoes are of very high quality.
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