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Farming traditions shine at North Idaho State Fair in Coeur d’Alene
FOX 28 - Washington State
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August 16, 2025
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The North Idaho State Fair kicked off Friday, attracting thousands with its rides, food and entertainment. Despite the modern-day festivities, agriculture remains at the heart of the fair. Faith Snyder, owner-operator of...
Agriculture secretary honors farms
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ROCK SPRINGS — State Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding on Thursday honored seven centennial farms for having been in the same family for 100 years. He also named a Perry County farm a bicentennial farm, honoring...
"We should not be biting the hand that feeds us" - Strictly Come Dancing contestant's words on British farming
Farmers Guardian
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August 16, 2025
One of the latest contestants to be revealed on Strictly Come Dancing has delivered an impassioned plea for the public to back British farming amid uncertain times for the sector. Thomas Skinner, a businessman and media personality who appeared on...
Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos
The Laotian Times
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August 16, 2025
A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than just survival—it can be a source of pride, sustainability, and opportunity. She is turning her passion for agriculture into a way to lift her family and community, while also...
NDLEA, Agric ministry partner on alternatives to cannabis farming, rehabilitation of illicit drug users
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
Ogun Gov’s Wife Applauds NDLEA, SDCC’s Efforts To Rid State Of Drug Abuse The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have agreed to collaborate in the areas of creating alternatives for...
Cornell classes now in reach for agriculture students at TC3
Ithaca Journal - New York
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Currently, TC3 enrolls about 20 students in the Sustainable Farming and Food Systems program. The pathway is designed to be both rigorous and accessible, spanning two semesters and a summer at the TC3 Farm. Students can expect to gain hands-on...
Abandoned Vision: Rs 1-Crore Agriculture Training Centre in Assam Lies in Ruins
The Sentinel - Assam News
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Two years after grand inauguration, Bokakhat facility remains unused Bokakhat, Assam, August 16: Constructed at a cost of nearly Rs 1 crore, the centre falls within the constituency of Agriculture Minister and local MLA Atul Bora. Despite its...
New Vo-Ag wing to enhance agricultural education at Southern Boone High School
KRCG - Missouri
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As students prepare to head back to the classroom, big changes are underway in the Southern Boone R-1 School District. According to superintendent Tim Roth, crews have worked on a new Vocational and Agricultural wing all summer. Officials said...
Ghana Farmers Demand Mandatory Training to Lift Agriculture Standards
News Ghana
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August 16, 2025
Ghana’s Concerned Farmers Association is pushing for a nationwide licensing system that would require formal training and certification before anyone can operate a farm. The group argues treating agriculture as a regulated profession is essential...
Backyard farming uplifts Amuwo Odofin’s landscape
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
In Amuwo Odofin, a vibrant residential and well-connected area in Lagos State, backyard farming is quietly redefining how residents interact with their environment. In the heart of this suburb, where concrete walls and close-packed buildings leave...
Kwale taps into agriculture value chains, agribusiness for food security
Star
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Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani when she issued Sh. 3.7 million cheque to Community-Driven Development Committees through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project in Tiwi ward, Matuga subcountyThe coastal county of Kwale is actively...
County of St. Paul declares state of agricultural disaster
Lake Land Today
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August 15, 2025
There have been significant drops in moisture levels and declining crop and pasture conditions across the County of St. Paul. ST. PAUL – The County of St. Paul declared a state of agricultural disaster as of Aug. 12. County council had previously...
ZTBL privatisation launched to revolutionise agricultural financing in Pakistan
The Nation
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August 16, 2025
ISLAMABAD - In a landmark step towards strengthening Pakistan’s agricultural financing landscape, the Privatisation Commission has signed a Financial Advisory Services Agreement (FASA) with a consortium led by Next Capital Limited for the...
Grasshopper farming emerges as new business in Bishkek
24.kg
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August 15, 2025
17:25, 15 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA 17:25, 15 August 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Aizada KUTUEVA Grasshopper farming and sales have been gaining popularity worldwide and in several Asian countries in...
Lambright honored with Indiana Agricultural Awards
The Goshen News - Indiana
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SHIPSHEWANA — Keith Lambright, owner of Shipshewana Auction Inc., was recently recognized with two of Indiana’s highest honors in agriculture at the start of the 2025 Indiana State Fair, celebrating his decades of leadership, innovation, and...
Growing a better future: UM Natural Systems Farming research is feeding the world
University of Manitoba
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August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025 — For over 30 years, Dr. Martin Entz has been at the forefront of sustainable farming research. At the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, Entz leads a research team dedicated to improving the future...
Rep. Harriet Hageman highlights local agriculture leaders and community events on social media
SE Wyoming News
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August 15, 2025
Rep. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming | Facebook WebsiteRep. Harriet Hageman, U.S. Representative for Wyoming | Facebook Website Rep. Harriet Hageman, who represents Wyoming’s at-large district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series...
How AgrAbility aids the injured, aging in agriculture
The Daily Sentinel - Colorado
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Since starting his woolly endeavor a decade ago, Robert Andrews Jr. had significantly expanded the scope of his operation, dubbed New Liberty Wool . His son Kyle, also a Marine Corps veteran, has played a substantial role as well. Currently, the...
Farmers Laud PM for protecting agriculture from foreign pressure
Indian Cooperative
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August 16, 2025
Farmers’ leaders and cultivators from across India came together in New Delhi on Independence Day to express gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his bold and uncompromising stance in trade agreements, despite mounting foreign pressure....
New study reveals dramatic rise of game-changing farming method: 'Much larger than previously understood'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 15, 2025
"Undergoing rapid growth." by Kristen CarrAugust 15, 2025 In 2024, over 113,000 sheep grazed through fields of solar panels on 129,000 acres of land. PV Magazine USA reported on the findings of the United States Solar Grazing 2024 Census,...