With the Connecticut River meandering through it, the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts is prized for its rich soils. Here, Community Supported Agriculture farms abound, and local farmers sell their goods at farm stands, vibrant farmers markets, and to local grocers and national chains. Tomatoes of all kinds are a summer staple, and rich varieties of … Read more
The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) praised Senator Susan Collins and Senator Angus King today for opposing a federal bill that seeks to overturn Maine’s historic law requiring labeling of foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The bill got a bi-partisan rejection with a vote of 48 to 49. MOFGA Read about: Long Acres … Read more
Ecological Laboratories, Inc. has announced organic certification for Quantum Light, its flagship beneficial bacteria product formulated to improve soil biodiversity and increase crop yields. With this certification, Ecological can now support the rapidly growing organic farming market with its all natural product technologies. “Our objective continues to be the development of products focused on improving … Read more
BinMaster and Device Solutions Inc have announced their strategic alliance that will revolutionize remote monitoring with end-to-end solutions for sensor-based networks. BinMaster & Device Solutions Announce Launch of Cloud-Based Remote Monitoring The companies have teamed up and designed systems that automate data collection, dissemination, and reporting. Customers across any industry will be able to monitor and manage data … Read more
For some time, pollinators have been on the decline as well as many honey bee colonies. With the help of government task forces such as the National Pollinator Health Strategy, honey bee health is expected to reverse that trend by 2025. Pollinator Health Read about: Onions: The Most Diverse What is the National Pollinator Health Strategy? To … Read more