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John Beardsley's Blog – September 2009 Archive (1)

Pass the Mayonaise originally written for the September issue of the Rural Voice Magazine

Don't read this article on local food; go to http://www.eatrealeatlocal.ca/ and watch a short video. Seriously, watch the video, download it, send the link to all your friends and contact lists. It should be required reading for every politician and bureaucrat.

Pig farmers will have to examine these latest government handouts and determine if the glass is half empty or half full. I would like to thumb my nose at all government programs. They are all made up of half measures and ad hoc vote… Continue

Added by John Beardsley on September 10, 2009 at 4:20pm — 2 Comments

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Caring for Fish in a Farm Pond: Best Practices for Healthy, Productive Water Systems

Fish ponds are integrated systems that benefit both the farm operation and the surrounding environment.

Year-Round E15 Push Gains Momentum as House Weighs Key Fuel Bill

Year-round E15 access could lower fuel costs and boost farm income as lawmakers consider H.R. 1346. Industry leaders highlight economic and energy benefits.

What if ag decided the World Cup?

What if each country’s ag sector provided the winning (or losing) metrics?

EIPC Consortium Launches Science Based Pest Impact Tool – What will the Impact be on US Farmers?

The EIPC Consortium has launched a global initiative to develop a science-based tool that helps compare the environmental and human health impact of pesticide use in agriculture.

Free safety kits help Canadian farm families teach children safe farming habits

BASF marks five years of Safety Scouts by providing free farm safety kits, supporting Kids FarmSafe Week, and helping Canadian farm families teach children safe and responsible farming practices.

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