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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
 
 
 

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

U.S. Crude Oil Output May Decline After Record Levels

U.S. oil production is expected to hold steady in 2026 before declining in 2027 as falling prices reduce drilling activity despite modest gains in offshore and Alaska output.

US Gasoline Prices Expected to Stay Lower Through 2027

U.S. gasoline prices are forecast to decline in 2026 and stay relatively low in 2027 supported by lower crude oil prices despite regional refinery challenges.

Kubota Backs Mountain Bike Freeride Trail Builder

A new partnership makes Kubota the title sponsor of freeride biker Carson Storch allowing bike freedom while supporting trail building and innovative sponsorship models in action sports.

Federal, Saskatchewan Governments Invest in Livestock, Forage Research

New funding has been announced for livestock and forage research in Saskatchewan, aiming to strengthen innovation, sustainability and long-term competitiveness across the sector. 

Alberta Crop Insurance Premiums Set to Increase

Alberta producers are being told to brace for an increase in crop insurance premiums for the 2026 growing season, driven largely by the financial impact of recent dry years across the province. 

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