GREEN MOUNTAIN TECHNOLOGIES LAUNCHES THE EARTH CUBE

Green Mountain Technologies

Green Mountain Technologies, a provider of composting systems, introduces a new in-vessel system focused on composting at the neighborhood-level. The Earth Cube is a fully-enclosed composting system designed specifically for composting food waste. The standard Earth Cube features a natural aeration system and a portable mixing auger. In addition, the aeration system can be powered with an optional solar … Read more

Labor of Love at Archi’s Acres

Labor of Love at Archi's Acres

Finding their place in civilian life can be hard for veterans returning from war, but there’s a haven in rural Valley Center, Calif., about 20 miles from Camp Pendleton, where they can take stock of their lives, learn new skills and integrate back into civilian life. “Most of the fighting in Iraq is in urban … Read more

HISTORY MARKER HONORS UF/IFAS EXTENSION’S ROLE IN HELPING FLORIDA’S FARMERS, RANCHERS

HISTORY MARKER HONORS UF/IFAS EXTENSION’S ROLE IN HELPING FLORIDA’S FARMERS, RANCHERS

Extension agents have been helping farmers, ranchers and homemakers for 100 years in Florida. UF Smathers Library On September 23, Extension’s 100 years of contributions to the well-being of Florida residents is being honored with the unveiling of an historical marker at the Pugh Hall Patio along Buckman Drive, across from Rolfs Hall.  The ceremony … Read more

A BERRY Family Affair

Growing raspberries, teaching the work ethic According to the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, Whatcom County raspberry farmers set a record harvest of 66.3 million pounds of raspberries in 2011, a 22 percent increase over 2010. The previous record was 61.2 million pounds in 2000. Whatcom County’s raspberry production represented nearly 92 percent of Washington’s total … Read more

Going Bananas in Georgia

Little-known variety produces between freezes Banana enthusiast and researcher Richard Wallace successfully cultivates fast-producing banana plants in the nontropical climate of Southeast Georgia. Using the Viente Cohol variety, which originated in the Philippines, he is able to plant an 18-inch banana plant after the last freeze of spring, and it flowers and produces mature fruit … Read more