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Pure profit: $830,000 in two weeks selling seed potatoes

Warning: Real potato farmers should stop reading here. This might ruin your week. A San Francisco-based company just cleared $830,000 US in two weeks by selling seed potatoes. The potatoes are virtual but the money is very, very real. Zynga is a developer of apps for Facebook and the iPhone. One of their biggest hits is... get this... a game about farming. Farmville lets users own and manage a virtual farm. Apparently it's very addictive. At least, the 20 million users who are currently playing… Continue

Posted on October 30, 2009 at 10:34am — 2 Comments

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At 9:45am on September 25, 2009, John Beardsley said…
welcome Andrew. you still writing for country guide If you are i am obviously a less then regular reader! lol
 
 
 

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CGC license changes

Two licenses expired, and the CGC issued two others

Protecting Plant Health Supports All Life

CFIA marks Plant Health Day urging Canadians to protect plants from invasive species and understand their role in supporting people, animals, and ecosystems.

U.S. Tax and Regulatory Cuts Cause for Concern in Canada

The Research Lead with Agrifood Economic Systems warns changes to the U.S. regulatory system, fueled by the Trump Administration's cuts on spending could negatively impact Canada.An Independent Agri-Food Policy Note, released by Agrifood Economic Systems, examines the impact on Canada of U.S. policy shifts, involving deportations, tax policy changes, government cuts and tariffs.Dr

Diversification Key to Addressing Canada-U.S. Trade Tensions

The Research Lead with Agrifood Economic Systems suggests Canada needs to reduce its reliance on the United States by finding new friends with whom to trade, starting within Canada. An Independent Agri-Food Policy Note, released by Agrifood Economic Systems, examines the impact on Canada of U.S. policy shifts, involving deportations, tax policy changes, government cuts and tariffs.

Warmer Weather and Limited Rainfall Allow Rapid Advancement in Spring Planting

Manitoba Agriculture reports limited rainfall and warmer soil temperatures allowed for rapid advancement in spring seeding over the past week. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday. Sonia Wilson, an oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, says warmer temperatures and limited rainfall have allowed farmers to make excellent progress.

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