Farm Out Your Financial Woes?
Written by admin on February 10, 2010 – 1:13 am -by Michele S. Byers, Executive Director, New Jersey Conservation Foundation While some may say the recession is over, jobs are still scarce and many still feel the pinch. If you’re looking for extra income, an interesting hobby or a new business, why not try farming? The New Jersey Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA-NJ) can help. They are holding two new classes this month on how to start up or expand agricultural businesses. “Farming” often brings to mind images of fields spreading out far and wide, cavernous barns full of cows, and tractors with giant tires. But farming is actually quite diverse. Even small properties can support a surprising array of agricultural products. As NOFA-NJ points out, there are... more
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40th Annual Power Show Ohio
Written by admin on January 19, 2010 – 1:49 pm -40th Annual Power Show Ohio January 29, 30 & 31, 2010 Ohio Expo Center Columbus, Ohio “40 Shows and Still Going Strong” Power Show Ohio has solutions on display. When it comes to new technology, the greening of the power equipment industry and safety, Power Show Ohio will draw together the innovators and products that will inspire customers. Showcasing a wide variety of power equipment, Power Show Ohio will be a perfect opportunity for full-time farmers, part-time farmers, landscapers, contractors, commercial cutters, municipalities and all equipment users to see and learn just about everything there is to know about power equipment. Power Show Ohio has become an event not to miss for all types of users of all kinds of power equipment.... more
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Live from AG Connect Expo 2010
Written by admin on January 14, 2010 – 8:17 pm -Follow along as Agriculture.com and Successful Farming editors take you to the 2010 AG CONNECT Expo, a showcase of the latest technologies and innovations benefitting producers and the entire agricultural community, January 13-15 in Orlando, Florida. Read More →
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The Future of Farming: National Farm Machinery Show
Written by admin on December 20, 2009 – 11:56 am -The future of farming is coming to the 44th National Farm Machinery Show, as the nation’s largest indoor farm show returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in February. Start the year with row after row of quality products and services, hands-on demonstrations of the latest technological advancements, and a variety of free seminars. Don't miss the high-intensity action of the Championship Tractor Pull, sponsored by Syngenta. These ground-pounding trucks and tractors are competing for the fame and glory that comes with winning at the oldest indoor tractor pull in America. Make plans now to be a part of the cutting edge display of equipment and technology at this year's National Farm Machinery Show and Championship Tractor Pull. National... more
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Green themes crop up at Tulsa Farm Show
Written by admin on December 11, 2009 – 9:55 pm -By KYLE ARNOLD World Staff Writer Green is the theme at this year's Tulsa Farm Show — and not just because dozens of John Deere tractors are on display. Environmental buzzwords such as sustainable, energy-efficient and organic dot the booths of exhibitors throughout the QuikTrip Center. Thursday was the first day of the three-day show, with more than 300 exhibitors selling the newest in farm implements, technologies and entertainment. Of course, farmers may have been some of the world's first conservationists as they fought and negotiated for scarce water and land resources. Murray Thibodeaux of U-Do Biodiesel is attending the show for the second year as an exhibitor, displaying a system for turning cooking oil into diesel fuel. "Farmers... more
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Push rural road safety
Written by admin on September 17, 2009 – 6:58 pm -Rural road safety is the focus of this year’s National Farm Safety and Health Week Sept. 20-26, noted University of Wyoming Professor Randy Weigel, Wyoming AgrAbility project director. Theme for the week is “Rural Roadway Safety: Alert, Aware and Alive.” When driving down the rural roads motorists may encounter farm equipment, said Weigel, of the College of Agriculture and human development specialist with the UW Cooperative Extension Service. Agricultural equipment is becoming bigger. As farms become larger in size and spread out over more area, farmers are spending more time traveling with their tractors and equipment on public roads. Agricultural equipment on the road can be hazardous to both farmers and motorists, he noted. Most farm... more
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15 things to know about upcoming Farm Progress Show
Written by admin on August 30, 2009 – 4:38 pm -By Christine Des Garennes DECATUR – You've been to every Farm Progress Show since you could wear overalls. Whatever your motivation for going to the Farm Progress Show, a packed day at the Decatur event could include checking out the latest tractors, attending a horse training seminar, picking up landscaping ideas and eating barbecue chicken sandwiches. "Everybody is familiar with the Chicago Auto Show or the Detroit Auto Show, where the latest (car and truck) models are rolled out. That's what this is for the ag industry," said Matt Jungmann, national show manager for the Farm Progress Cos. The Farm Progress Show runs Tuesday through Thursday on a sprawling site east of Decatur on and adjacent to Richland Community College. It has been held... more
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Ag Progress Days are BIGGER THAN LIFE
Written by admin on August 23, 2009 – 7:41 pm -By DAVID THOMPSON dthompson@sungazette.comm STATE COLLEGE - For three days last week, thousands of people converged on Rock Springs Township near State College to look at the latest in what agriculture has to offer in equipment, technology and farming practices. Now in its 41st year, Ag Progress Days, held Tuesday through Thursday at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center of Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences, attracted an estimated 45,000 people over three days, according to Chuck Gill, news coordinator for the college. Visitors were given an opportunity to get an up-close view of harvesting equipment, tractors, feeding and watering systems, fencing, feed storage systems, heating systems, livestock trailers,... more
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Farm Aid 2009: Win front row tickets to Verizon show
Written by admin on August 17, 2009 – 2:29 pm -By Kevin C. Johnson Farm Aid is having a contest in which the winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to the concert (OK, not a huge deal for St. Louis area residents) and a pair of front row seats to the Oct. 4 concert at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. It’s a photo contest, with the prize going to the best photo relating to family farms or the goods they produce. The photos can be of farms, tractors, barns, fruit, vegetables, animals, etc. Click here for full details on the contest including rules and deadlines. Farm Aid features Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Wilco, Jason Mraz, and more. Tickets are $45-$175 at www.livenation.com, 877-598-8703, select Blockbuster locations, and at the box office. Read More →
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AG CONNECT Expo debuts in 2010
Written by admin on August 13, 2009 – 9:33 pm -Laurie Potter, Deputy Machinery Editor New tradeshow to debut Today's agricultural markets are no longer impacted by small, local factors but by economic, political, and social events happening around the world. As agriculture has evolved into a global and dynamic industry, producers need to be equipped with the best possible information, without boundaries, in order to be competitive. "Research reveals that producers and other industry professionals really want more substantive discussions with industry leaders and want to learn more about how agriculture around the world will affect their businesses," says Charlie O'Brien, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), vice president, agricultural services. "They want the ability to rub elbows... more
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