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Lost Heritage Rye Grain Becomes New PA Whiskey – 2019 Phila. Whiskey Event Promotes Collaboration Between Farmer and Distiller
LITITZ, Pa., Aug. 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in decades, the long-lost heritage grain, Rosen rye, will be distilled into rye whiskey in Pennsylvania! "The last man to distill Rosen rye into whiskey at Michter's Distillery in Schaefferstown, Pa. will be the first to distill it here again," said Laura Fields, founder of the American Whiskey Convention and CEO of the non-profit, The Delaware Valley Fields Foundation.
Stahmanns Pecans Releases a Blog Series About Life on an Estate-Grown Pecan Farm
LA LUZ, N.M., Aug. 8, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ever want to get a look at what goes on behind the scenes at a working, commercial, estate-grown pecan farm? Well now is your chance. Stahmanns Pecans is wrapping up its twelve-part blog series titled: "A Year on an Estate Grown Pecan Farm." The series began in October 2018 and the final installment of the series will be published on September 2, 2019.
First Southeast Arizona New Vintners Harvest Festival Set for September 21 at Kief Joshua Vineyards
ELGIN, Ariz., Aug. 7, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On September 21, 2019, Kief-Joshua Vineyards will be hosting the First Annual Southeast Arizona New Vintners Wine Growers Harvest Festival at their vineyard in Elgin, Arizona (located at 370 Elgin Road, Elgin, AZ 85611). Eight Arizona-based wineries and vineyards will be in attendance, pouring some of the state's newest wines available, alongside two local bands on stage, gourmet food from local eateries and a variety of retail vendors.
Korean Food that Captivated New Yorkers! aT’s 2019 K-Food Fair Completed Successfully
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT, President Lee Byung-ho) successfully hosted the K-Food Fair 2019 at the Jacob K. Javitz Center in New York on July 6-7. The K-Food Fair was held in conjunction with the KCON Convention, organized by CJ ENM, which was attended by over 55,000 millennial and Generation Z fans of Korean culture. (VIDEO)
Gulftech Acquires ABL S.p.A. – Announces Expansion into Fresh Cut Produce Market
DENVER, Colo., July 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gulftech International, Inc. ("Gulftech") based in Denver, Colorado, USA, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of ABL S.p.A. ("ABL" or the "Company"). The Gulftech family of companies are the world's recognized leaders in the engineering, manufacture, lease, sale and service of industrial equipment and components serving many of the world's most important food production and processing companies.
The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in Italy proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site
SOLIGHETTO, Italy, July 9, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Assembly has officially declared the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene the 55th Italian "World Heritage Site." Innocente Nardi, President of the Consortium for the Protection of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, expressed, "Our profound satisfaction and immense joy at the declaration of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene as a World Heritage Site."
California Farmland Trust announces Significant Goal Achieved: 16,000 Acres of CA Farmland Protected
ELK GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- California Farmland Trust (CFT), a Sacramento County based non-profit, has recently reached permanent protection of over 16,000 acres of California farmland - and CFT is celebrating! Why is this noteworthy?
Aeroscape Releases Summertime Tree and Shrub Care Tip Sheet
MIDVALE, Utah, June 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aeroscape Property Maintenance & Landscaping has released a tree and shrub care tip sheet for Utah. The Utah summertime weather can be brutal to trees and shrubs, especially the ones that have been planted (or transplanted) during the last couple of years.
How to Capture and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa., June 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive insect that has officially invaded Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties! All winter long, their eggs lay waiting for the warm weather, and the Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs have already started to emerge. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn share what to look for and how to capture and destroy these destructive insects.
Cornerstone Ranch is Horse’n Around – with Ice Cream!
PRINCETON, Mass., June 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cornerstone Ranch, Princeton, MA with land in Rutland, celebrates summer serving up delicious local, premium ice cream, pony rides, horse drawn rides, farm tours, and trail rides. New expansion features ice cream flavors named after horses!
Arizona Hemp Consultants Obtains the Very First Industrial Hemp Growing License in Arizona
PHOENIX, Ariz., June 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Effective May 31, 2019 Arizona legalized the growing and processing of industrial hemp in Arizona, and on that date at 9 a.m. Arizona Hemp Consultants obtained the very first license to grow and harvest hemp in the State.
Native Vanilla announces Ethically-Sourced Vanilla Now Available Online
ORLANDO, Fla., May 22, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bakers everywhere know the importance of using quality ingredients in their products. Take vanilla beans for example -- their unique flavor can enhance the worlds of both savory and sweet foods. However, according to Native Vanilla, an Orlando-based vanilla provider, vanilla beans can be challenging to find, purchase and have delivered to your door in a timely manner
Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition Hosts Inaugural Barrel and New Release Tasting Event
MARLBORO, N.Y., May 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The wineries of the Hudson Valley Cabernet Franc Coalition will tap their barrels, uncork new releases, and share some gems from their cellars in their first-ever tasting event. The Barrel & New Release Tasting will take place from 6-8 p.m. on May 30, 2019, at Nostrano Vineyards.
Florida Startup Revolutionizes Honey Industry and Connects Consumers to Beekeepers
PARKLAND, Fla., April 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new online platform - the Domestic Beekeepers' Marketplace - provides U.S. beekeepers the opportunity to market their small batch, nutrient-rich, American-made natural honey to consumers, not just locally, but nationwide. This is great news because many low-cost, imported honey varieties are forcing American beekeepers out of business.
Stahmanns Pecans Presents a Tip Sheet About Harvesting Natural Pecans
LA LUZ, N.M., Feb. 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Stahmanns Pecans shares tips to know when pecans are ready to harvest. Pecans are ready to harvest when they begin to drop from the trees, usually around the time when the tree begins losing its leaves for the winter. Mature pecans have green husks which have turned brown and crack open. That's how you know they are ready.
Gonzalez Byass Announces First Organic Certified Bottling for its Chilean Wine Portfolio
CASABLANCA VALLEY, Chile, Feb. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gonzalez Byass has announced the very first ECOCERT certified organic wine for its Casablanca Valley, Chile-based Vinedos Veramonte: the 2018 Sauvignon Blanc. Veramonte is the standard bearer within the Gonzalez Byass umbrella of Chilean labels (which also include Ritual, Primus and Neyen), and this release marks the first of what will eventually become a 100 percent organic / biodynamic stable of all its Chilean wines.
Healthy Mobile Markets Launch in Broward County
DANIA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is proud to announce that the Dania Beach People's Access To Community Horticulture (PATCH) is preparing to launch five Mobile Market sites around Broward County. Known as a community market and garden, the Dania Beach PATCH is a resource for locally grown food. Now, the PATCH is extending healthy food options to neighboring cities in Broward County through the use of mobile markets.
Utah’s Aeroscape Releases its Flowering Shrub Selection Guide for Landscape Design
MIDVALE, Utah, July 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aeroscape Property Maintenance & Landscaping has released the following reference guide for selecting flowering shrubs for Utah landscape design. Because Utah is a challenging environment for flowering shrubs-the arid climate, the hot, full-summer sun, winters with heavy snowfall, and a wide variety of soil qualities and composition all can be factors impacting the health of these plants.
Seidel Diesel Group Welcomes Jaime Rogan as Marketing Manager
BOLINGBROOK, Ill., April 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Seidel Diesel Group is pleased to announce that Jaime Rogan has been named Marketing Manager for the company. Her responsibilities in this new role include directing marketing strategies and programs and developing branding for all SDG affiliates.
Wine Lovers and Arizona Community Invited to Winegrowers Festival at The Farm
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Arizona Wine Growers Association today announced its 2017 lineup of vineyards for the Festival at the Farm, Saturday, November 11. The event will offer various wine tastings, displays and food from Arizona restaurants and retailers. Discussions will focus on how wine growers engage customers in their brands and enhance the shopping experience through innovation, technology and techniques for meeting evolving consumer preferences.
Arizona Wine Growers Association Elects its New 2017-18 Board Members
PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Arizona Wine Growers Association (AWGA) has announced the election and the re-election of members to its Board of Directors and officers for term through 2018. AWGA is governed by 8 growers in three districts who serve 1 or 2 year terms.
In Willcox, Arizona, Kief-Joshua Vineyards Announces Wine Tasting Room Grand Opening
ELGIN, Ariz., Aug. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kief-Joshua Vineyards (KJV) is officially opening its gates and inviting the public to join them on September 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their Willcox tasting room, located at 4923 E. Arzberger Road. The grand opening will feature wine flights, wines or sangria by the glass, small bites pairings and a local pistachio farmer
Gators Can’t Stop Weeds! Here is great holiday gift for anyone on the Treasure Coast of Florida
FORT PIERCE, Fla., Dec. 14, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Looking for that holiday gift or present for the homeowner dealing with weed problems on the Treasure Coast? A weed-free garden, patio, walkway or driveway does not have to come at a high cost to the environment. Doctor Kirchner Natural Weed Killer is your non-toxic, biodegradable, sustainable weed killer solution.
Baldor Specialty Foods and Whole Foods Market Inc. Announce The Baldor Forager Launch at New Williamsburg Store
HUNTS POINT, N.Y., July 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Baldor Specialty Foods, the premier ingredient source for NYC's best chefs, today announced a collaboration with Whole Foods Market's Northeast Region that will make the company's selection of unique culinary items available to home cooks for the first time through an in-store, digital kiosk called The Baldor Forager which will launch exclusively on July 26 in coordination with the grand opening of Whole Food Market Williamsburg.
iFOS Awarded Contract to Provide NIFA with Audit Resolution and Grant Award Close Out Advisory Support Services
COLUMBIA, Md., July 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions(R) (iFOS), an emerging provider of innovative financial consulting and staff augmentation services for the Federal Government, received a contract award to provide grant audit resolution and close out advisory support services to the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA's), Office of Grants and Financial Management (OGFM).
Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for June 26, 2013 to District Agricultural Associations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Gene “Herm” Benedetti, 58, of Sonoma, has...
Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Dec. 29, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced the following appointments. First, Angel Barajas, 29, of Woodland, has been appointed to the 40th District Agricultural Association, Yolo County Fair Board. Barajas has served as a labor representative at the Service Employees International Union Local 1000 since 2007.
