Sweet sorghum is a plant grown for its juice, which is extracted and boiled down into sorghum syrup. Specialized equipment is needed to mill the juice from the stalks and evaporate the water to make syrup. Sorghum syrup is a natural sweetener made from certain varieties of sorghum that are taller than grain sorghums and reach over 12 feet. The document provides information on growing, processing, and marketing sorghum syrup as a small farm enterprise and natural sweetener.
Grapes are an important crop that are grown worldwide and influence culture in various ways. They can grow in a wide range of soil and climate conditions. Most grapes are grown in rows and require pruning. After harvesting, grapes may be eaten fresh, processed into wine, or dried. Grapes contribute economically by providing jobs and revenue from sales. They also offer potential health benefits. An annual grape festival in South America allows people to experience vineyard work and try new grape products. Grapes are incorporated into various recipes from pies and cobblers to coffee cakes. Overall, grapes have significant impacts on agriculture, economics, culture and cuisine globally.
Luther Burbank studied and hybridized raspberries more than any other horticulturalist. He wrote that raspberries were cultivated in Europe for centuries and grew wild from Greece to Spain. The Romans spread raspberry seeds throughout their empire, as evidenced by archaeological finds of raspberry vines in England. William Prince established the first nursery in the American colonies in 1737, offering raspberry plants for sale. Burbank introduced many raspberry hybrids to American horticulture. Raspberry bushes grow up to 3 feet tall and the berries easily separate from the stem when picked. Raspberries are an important food source for wildlife and are best marketed through pick-your-own operations due to their short shelf
The document provides information about two common types of corn grown in the United States: field corn and sweet corn. Field corn makes up over 99% of corn grown and is used mainly for livestock feed, ethanol production, and consumer goods. Sweet corn, of which there are 7,000 acres grown in Illinois, is what people eat off the cob and can be bought fresh, frozen, or canned from grocery stores and farmers markets. The document also includes a recipe for glazed grilled corn.
http://buyorganiccoffee.org/763/coffee-berry-borer-threatens-kona-coffee-crop/
Coffee Berry Borer Threatens Kona Coffee Crop
The Hawaiian coffee growers have appealed directly to a high placed native son for help as the coffee berry borer threatens the coffee crop in the islands. The Kona Coffee Farmers Association and the Hawaii Coffee Association have appealed to both President Barack Obama and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack for more help in defeating an insect pest that has the potential to destroy the Hawaiian coffee crop. The beetle in question was first spotted in Hawaii in 2010 has multiplied into the billions. There are slightly more than 800, mostly small, coffee farms in the islands and they produce a crop valued at $35 million a year. Kona organic coffee is imperiled as well as the rest of the coffee crop.
Organic or Synthetic Approaches to Fighting a Beetle
Cotton farmers in the Southern United States learned to their dismay many years ago that spraying the heck out of the cotton crop to kill pests could backfire. The insecticide resistant cotton borer beetle destroyed crops because the farmers had removed its natural competitors. Although no one intentionally introduced the beetle into Hawaii the fact that regular coffee is often grown in crowded rows tends to encourage the spread of pests. Growing coffee and other crops out of their natural habitat also upsets the balance of nature. Shade grown organic coffee is grown where birds perch in the trees and are only too happy to help by snacking on insect pests. Let us hope that whatever solution the experts come up with relates to restoring the balance of nature and not adding one more insecticide to what can appear in our morning cup of coffee or kill the birds in the trees.
This document provides an overview of grape cultivation and winemaking. It discusses the types of grapes grown for wine and table use. It also outlines the yearly vineyard maintenance cycle, from pruning in winter to harvesting in fall. The final stages of winemaking are also summarized, from crushing the grapes to fermentation and bottling.
The document discusses the history of apple production and processing in Virginia from the early 20th century to the late 20th century. It includes photographs of apple farmers, pickers, processors, and home apple product makers. Some of the photographs show Jim Graves and his prize-winning apples from 1951, children learning by picking apples in an orchard in 1987, Bahimians loading apples onto a truck in 1944, and various steps in making apple butter, cider, and other apple products on farms and in homes. The document illustrates the importance of apples and apple products to Virginia agriculture and home food preservation traditions.
This document provides information and project ideas for conserving heirloom apple varieties. It begins with an overview of why apple biodiversity is important and examples of projects undertaken by Slow Food chapters. These include promoting local varieties like the Gravenstein apple in California and planting heirloom varieties at schools and public spaces. Later sections provide profiles of individual chapter projects, an apple vocabulary, and ideas for activities like apple tastings, orchard field trips, and collecting scionwood from abandoned trees to identify and propagate rare varieties. The goal is to educate communities and reverse the loss of apple genetic diversity in the US.
Agritourism in Massachusettts: It's Role as an Economic Development StrategyChris Kluchman
Presentation of research conducted in the summer of 2008 of 14 farmers from around Massachusetts. We explored the reasons farmers employed agrotourism or "agtivities" to draw customers to their farms. The presentation includes findings of common themes from the interviews, an overview of each famr operation and suggestions for local governments to assist farmers in boosting their farm-based revenues.
Grapes are an important crop that are grown worldwide and influence culture in various ways. They can grow in a wide range of soil and climate conditions. Most grapes are grown in rows and require pruning. After harvesting, grapes may be eaten fresh, processed into wine, or dried. Grapes contribute economically by providing jobs and revenue from sales. They also offer potential health benefits. An annual grape festival in South America allows people to experience vineyard work and try new grape products. Grapes are incorporated into various recipes from pies and cobblers to coffee cakes. Overall, grapes have significant impacts on agriculture, economics, culture and cuisine globally.
Luther Burbank studied and hybridized raspberries more than any other horticulturalist. He wrote that raspberries were cultivated in Europe for centuries and grew wild from Greece to Spain. The Romans spread raspberry seeds throughout their empire, as evidenced by archaeological finds of raspberry vines in England. William Prince established the first nursery in the American colonies in 1737, offering raspberry plants for sale. Burbank introduced many raspberry hybrids to American horticulture. Raspberry bushes grow up to 3 feet tall and the berries easily separate from the stem when picked. Raspberries are an important food source for wildlife and are best marketed through pick-your-own operations due to their short shelf
The document provides information about two common types of corn grown in the United States: field corn and sweet corn. Field corn makes up over 99% of corn grown and is used mainly for livestock feed, ethanol production, and consumer goods. Sweet corn, of which there are 7,000 acres grown in Illinois, is what people eat off the cob and can be bought fresh, frozen, or canned from grocery stores and farmers markets. The document also includes a recipe for glazed grilled corn.
http://buyorganiccoffee.org/763/coffee-berry-borer-threatens-kona-coffee-crop/
Coffee Berry Borer Threatens Kona Coffee Crop
The Hawaiian coffee growers have appealed directly to a high placed native son for help as the coffee berry borer threatens the coffee crop in the islands. The Kona Coffee Farmers Association and the Hawaii Coffee Association have appealed to both President Barack Obama and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack for more help in defeating an insect pest that has the potential to destroy the Hawaiian coffee crop. The beetle in question was first spotted in Hawaii in 2010 has multiplied into the billions. There are slightly more than 800, mostly small, coffee farms in the islands and they produce a crop valued at $35 million a year. Kona organic coffee is imperiled as well as the rest of the coffee crop.
Organic or Synthetic Approaches to Fighting a Beetle
Cotton farmers in the Southern United States learned to their dismay many years ago that spraying the heck out of the cotton crop to kill pests could backfire. The insecticide resistant cotton borer beetle destroyed crops because the farmers had removed its natural competitors. Although no one intentionally introduced the beetle into Hawaii the fact that regular coffee is often grown in crowded rows tends to encourage the spread of pests. Growing coffee and other crops out of their natural habitat also upsets the balance of nature. Shade grown organic coffee is grown where birds perch in the trees and are only too happy to help by snacking on insect pests. Let us hope that whatever solution the experts come up with relates to restoring the balance of nature and not adding one more insecticide to what can appear in our morning cup of coffee or kill the birds in the trees.
This document provides an overview of grape cultivation and winemaking. It discusses the types of grapes grown for wine and table use. It also outlines the yearly vineyard maintenance cycle, from pruning in winter to harvesting in fall. The final stages of winemaking are also summarized, from crushing the grapes to fermentation and bottling.
The document discusses the history of apple production and processing in Virginia from the early 20th century to the late 20th century. It includes photographs of apple farmers, pickers, processors, and home apple product makers. Some of the photographs show Jim Graves and his prize-winning apples from 1951, children learning by picking apples in an orchard in 1987, Bahimians loading apples onto a truck in 1944, and various steps in making apple butter, cider, and other apple products on farms and in homes. The document illustrates the importance of apples and apple products to Virginia agriculture and home food preservation traditions.
This document provides information and project ideas for conserving heirloom apple varieties. It begins with an overview of why apple biodiversity is important and examples of projects undertaken by Slow Food chapters. These include promoting local varieties like the Gravenstein apple in California and planting heirloom varieties at schools and public spaces. Later sections provide profiles of individual chapter projects, an apple vocabulary, and ideas for activities like apple tastings, orchard field trips, and collecting scionwood from abandoned trees to identify and propagate rare varieties. The goal is to educate communities and reverse the loss of apple genetic diversity in the US.
Agritourism in Massachusettts: It's Role as an Economic Development StrategyChris Kluchman
Presentation of research conducted in the summer of 2008 of 14 farmers from around Massachusetts. We explored the reasons farmers employed agrotourism or "agtivities" to draw customers to their farms. The presentation includes findings of common themes from the interviews, an overview of each famr operation and suggestions for local governments to assist farmers in boosting their farm-based revenues.
From Bean to Mug: The Coffee Process by Barry FischettoBarry Fischetto
Do you ever look down at your cup of coffee in the morning and wonder how exactly it made its way from the ground to your mug? Well, now you have, so check out Barry Fischetto's presentation on that exact process.
This document discusses different types of traditional and developed agricultural landscapes including itinerant or slash and burn agriculture, dry sedentary agriculture, monsoon irrigation agriculture, agriculture of new world countries, and plantation agriculture. Specific examples mentioned include belts of agriculture in the USA, plantations of soya, and tea plantations in North Vietnam.
This document provides information about ice cream and gazpacho. It includes recipes for strawberry ice cream and watermelon cucumber gazpacho. It discusses ice cream facts such as the minimum milkfat content. It also covers the history of ice cream and notable dates in its development in the United States. Furthermore, it addresses the origins and traditional composition of gazpacho as a peasant food in Spain.
This document discusses the growing interest in locally grown grains on the Central Coast of California. It describes how some farms like Coke Farm and Pie Ranch have started growing wheat and other grains to supply local bakeries and restaurants. It also discusses challenges to growing grains locally and efforts by the UC Santa Cruz Farm and Community Grains to support expanding grain production in the region through research, infrastructure, and education.
This document provides an overview of grape cultivation and winemaking. It discusses the types of grapes grown for wine and table use. It also outlines the yearly vineyard maintenance cycle, from pruning in winter to harvesting in fall. The final stages of winemaking are also summarized, from crushing the grapes to fermentation and bottling.
GIE Sassang is an organization of over 70 women in Mar Lodj, Senegal that consists of 5 sectors including aviculture, apiculture, food transformation, vegetable transformations, and fabric dyeing and design. The group was formed in 2011 and operates out of a campus of buildings that includes a conference room, kitchen, chicken coop, boutique, and fabric dying station. They produce and sell various food products like juices, jams, jellies, sauces, and dried goods to local communities and campements with support from NGO partners.
Achieving the Philippines' Strategic Development Goals (SDGs) through Farmer-...SIANI
Chris Paneiro from MASIPAG, a farmer-led network working towards the sustainable management of biodiversity, presents how the organisation is empowering farmers and improving their livelihoods in the Philippines.
HESA-SIANI August 2017 Philippines Workshop
- In Northern Mindanao, most coffee farmers obtain seedlings from Nestle Philippines Inc., which operates nurseries and research centers nationwide to support the coffee industry.
- Bukidnon province accounts for the majority (76.2%) of the coffee planted area and production volume in Northern Mindanao. Nestle and other companies operate nurseries in the region to promote Arabica coffee cultivation.
- In 2014, the total planted area in Northern Mindanao was 11,852 hectares, producing 5,415 metric tons of dried coffee berries. 88% was Robusta variety, while 7% was Arabica and 5% was Excelsa.
http://buyorganiccoffee.org/724/organic-coffee-growers/
Organic Coffee Growers
The work of organic coffee growers is to produce excellent coffee using sustainable farming practices. The work of organic coffee growers is to bring healthy organic coffee to your table while preserving Mother Earth. Organic coffee growers are commonly certified by the United States Department of Agriculture or one of its affiliates for the USA and by the various certifying agencies for Japan, the European Union, or specific coffee chains. Organic coffee certification guarantees that coffee is grown, picked, processed, stored, shipped, and roasted separate from regular coffee. Certification guarantees that organic coffee is grown sufficiently far from regular coffee so that herbicides, pesticides, and other substances sprayed on regular coffee do not drift onto the organic area. The work of organic coffee growers results in a product free of the more than 100 impurities found in regular coffee and still full of antioxidants that can improve and prolong life.
Growing Coffee and Preserving the Earth
Farmers work with a limited amount of land and limited resources. They need to keep costs down and produce a product that sells for enough to pay the bills and generate a profit. Unfortunately, this often means using various chemicals to enhance plant growth and retard or kill pests and plant disease. These substances often remain in the soil, remain in the food, and help create new and stronger pests and diseases through survival of the fittest (bugs and diseases). Organic coffee growers seek to avoid the need for synthetic treatment of their crops. They do this by spacing coffee plants normally and not crowding them. They seek to grow coffee in shaded locations which is where coffee normally grows. By using organic fertilizers such as green mulch and manure organic coffee growers maintain a normal balance of nature in their fields and still produce an excellent product.
Barker Creek Heirloom Seeds and Rare SeedsAliki85w
1) Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is a family-run business that sells heirloom and open-pollinated seed varieties.
2) In 2011, the company saw significant growth and expansion, including distributing over 250,000 free seed packets to non-profits, hosting festivals, and publishing an expanded magazine and catalog.
3) The owners emphasize the importance of preserving seed freedom and access to non-GMO seeds for future generations through their work.
Describes the goals behind our 1,000 Backyard Farm campaign, along with a brief review of several other similar local food movements, economic implications, and ideas for the new backyard farmer association.
The Lancaster Farmland Trust's Smart Farms program helps farmers implement conservation practices to improve farm profitability and protect natural resources. It offers technical assistance for practices like barnyard runoff controls, manure storage, terraces, no-till farming, cover crops, streambank protection, and nutrient management. The program provides on-farm consultations and can help farmers apply for funding to implement conservation practices on their preserved farmland.
Organic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Marketing and ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an overview of organic production and marketing of pumpkins and winter squash. It discusses the taxonomy and varieties of different pumpkin and squash species, including those commonly used for culinary purposes, ornamental purposes, and commercial canning. The document covers production topics like planting, soil management, weed control, and pest management, as well as post-harvest handling and marketing considerations for different varieties.
Organic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Marketing and ProductionGardening
The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) provides information on organic production and marketing of pumpkins and winter squash. ATTRA was developed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology and is funded by the USDA. The document discusses the taxonomy and varieties of pumpkins and winter squash, and provides information on production practices like planting, weed control, and pest management. It also covers harvesting, storage, and marketing considerations for both culinary varieties and ornamental types.
Tikapapa. linking urban consumers and andean producers with the biodiversity ...Jorge Luis Alonso
In the last decades, Perú’s potato consumption has decreased, as opposed to that of rice and noodles which have received a great deal of commercial support. This trend is detrimental to thousands of families who produce potatoes in the High-Andean regions and does not take advantage of the high nutritional quality offered by the diversity of native potato. With the purpose of changing this situation, the International Potato Center (CIP), the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, retailers, processors and supermarkets have worked together in the development of products that serve to modernize the image of the Peruvian potato. One direct outcome from this effort is T’ikapapa, a marketing concept that seeks to promote the commercialization of exquisite and nourishing native potatoes with a new image in Lima’s supermarkets.
Pick Your Own Apples Near Dayton, OH - Yahoo Voicesinconclusivekud58
The document discusses four farms near Dayton, OH that offer apple picking in the fall. Monnin Fruit Farm is the most affordable, with a full bushel of apples costing $16 and a half bushel $10. Tuken's Farm charges by the pound at $1.29/lb. Hidden Valley Fruit Farm charges $12 per peck and $20 for two pecks. Iron's Fruit Farm charges $8 per peck and $15 for a half bushel, and also has a corn maze and farm animals.
Presented by lafayette middle school’s 8th gradeMary Wallace
1) Students will play a game where they are divided into two teams traveling along the National Road in Conestoga wagons filled with supplies. 2) At mile markers or historical sites along the way, teams will be asked questions to test their knowledge and can win chickens or lose supplies. 3) The team with the most supplies at the end of the road wins.
Midwest hops and barley co op preso--update for seminar--april 9 2011annielisowski
The document discusses the Midwest Hops and Barley Co-op, which was formed in 2009 to connect Wisconsin craft brewers with local hop and barley growers. It outlines the varieties of hops and barley grown for the co-op in 2010. The co-op aims to reduce costs for brewers and provide a stable market for growers. Challenges for growers include weather and harvesting equipment. The co-op expects hop and barley production to increase in 2011 as more infrastructure is put in place.
The document discusses the Midwest Hops and Barley Co-op, which was formed in 2009 to connect Wisconsin craft brewers with local hop and barley growers. It outlines the varieties of hops and barley grown for the co-op in 2010. The co-op aims to reduce costs for brewers and provide a stable market for growers. Challenges for growers include weather and harvesting equipment. The co-op expects hop and barley production to increase in 2011 as more infrastructure is put in place.
The document provides information about an event being held by MSC Cruises to celebrate the arrival of one of their cruise ships to the United States. It includes an invitation for travel agents to attend an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and a show onboard the ship in Fort Lauderdale on January 9, 2009, along with an overnight stay. Details are provided about the event schedule and activities, and photos show examples of stateroom categories that will be available for viewing.
From Bean to Mug: The Coffee Process by Barry FischettoBarry Fischetto
Do you ever look down at your cup of coffee in the morning and wonder how exactly it made its way from the ground to your mug? Well, now you have, so check out Barry Fischetto's presentation on that exact process.
This document discusses different types of traditional and developed agricultural landscapes including itinerant or slash and burn agriculture, dry sedentary agriculture, monsoon irrigation agriculture, agriculture of new world countries, and plantation agriculture. Specific examples mentioned include belts of agriculture in the USA, plantations of soya, and tea plantations in North Vietnam.
This document provides information about ice cream and gazpacho. It includes recipes for strawberry ice cream and watermelon cucumber gazpacho. It discusses ice cream facts such as the minimum milkfat content. It also covers the history of ice cream and notable dates in its development in the United States. Furthermore, it addresses the origins and traditional composition of gazpacho as a peasant food in Spain.
This document discusses the growing interest in locally grown grains on the Central Coast of California. It describes how some farms like Coke Farm and Pie Ranch have started growing wheat and other grains to supply local bakeries and restaurants. It also discusses challenges to growing grains locally and efforts by the UC Santa Cruz Farm and Community Grains to support expanding grain production in the region through research, infrastructure, and education.
This document provides an overview of grape cultivation and winemaking. It discusses the types of grapes grown for wine and table use. It also outlines the yearly vineyard maintenance cycle, from pruning in winter to harvesting in fall. The final stages of winemaking are also summarized, from crushing the grapes to fermentation and bottling.
GIE Sassang is an organization of over 70 women in Mar Lodj, Senegal that consists of 5 sectors including aviculture, apiculture, food transformation, vegetable transformations, and fabric dyeing and design. The group was formed in 2011 and operates out of a campus of buildings that includes a conference room, kitchen, chicken coop, boutique, and fabric dying station. They produce and sell various food products like juices, jams, jellies, sauces, and dried goods to local communities and campements with support from NGO partners.
Achieving the Philippines' Strategic Development Goals (SDGs) through Farmer-...SIANI
Chris Paneiro from MASIPAG, a farmer-led network working towards the sustainable management of biodiversity, presents how the organisation is empowering farmers and improving their livelihoods in the Philippines.
HESA-SIANI August 2017 Philippines Workshop
- In Northern Mindanao, most coffee farmers obtain seedlings from Nestle Philippines Inc., which operates nurseries and research centers nationwide to support the coffee industry.
- Bukidnon province accounts for the majority (76.2%) of the coffee planted area and production volume in Northern Mindanao. Nestle and other companies operate nurseries in the region to promote Arabica coffee cultivation.
- In 2014, the total planted area in Northern Mindanao was 11,852 hectares, producing 5,415 metric tons of dried coffee berries. 88% was Robusta variety, while 7% was Arabica and 5% was Excelsa.
http://buyorganiccoffee.org/724/organic-coffee-growers/
Organic Coffee Growers
The work of organic coffee growers is to produce excellent coffee using sustainable farming practices. The work of organic coffee growers is to bring healthy organic coffee to your table while preserving Mother Earth. Organic coffee growers are commonly certified by the United States Department of Agriculture or one of its affiliates for the USA and by the various certifying agencies for Japan, the European Union, or specific coffee chains. Organic coffee certification guarantees that coffee is grown, picked, processed, stored, shipped, and roasted separate from regular coffee. Certification guarantees that organic coffee is grown sufficiently far from regular coffee so that herbicides, pesticides, and other substances sprayed on regular coffee do not drift onto the organic area. The work of organic coffee growers results in a product free of the more than 100 impurities found in regular coffee and still full of antioxidants that can improve and prolong life.
Growing Coffee and Preserving the Earth
Farmers work with a limited amount of land and limited resources. They need to keep costs down and produce a product that sells for enough to pay the bills and generate a profit. Unfortunately, this often means using various chemicals to enhance plant growth and retard or kill pests and plant disease. These substances often remain in the soil, remain in the food, and help create new and stronger pests and diseases through survival of the fittest (bugs and diseases). Organic coffee growers seek to avoid the need for synthetic treatment of their crops. They do this by spacing coffee plants normally and not crowding them. They seek to grow coffee in shaded locations which is where coffee normally grows. By using organic fertilizers such as green mulch and manure organic coffee growers maintain a normal balance of nature in their fields and still produce an excellent product.
Barker Creek Heirloom Seeds and Rare SeedsAliki85w
1) Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is a family-run business that sells heirloom and open-pollinated seed varieties.
2) In 2011, the company saw significant growth and expansion, including distributing over 250,000 free seed packets to non-profits, hosting festivals, and publishing an expanded magazine and catalog.
3) The owners emphasize the importance of preserving seed freedom and access to non-GMO seeds for future generations through their work.
Describes the goals behind our 1,000 Backyard Farm campaign, along with a brief review of several other similar local food movements, economic implications, and ideas for the new backyard farmer association.
The Lancaster Farmland Trust's Smart Farms program helps farmers implement conservation practices to improve farm profitability and protect natural resources. It offers technical assistance for practices like barnyard runoff controls, manure storage, terraces, no-till farming, cover crops, streambank protection, and nutrient management. The program provides on-farm consultations and can help farmers apply for funding to implement conservation practices on their preserved farmland.
Organic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Marketing and ProductionElisaMendelsohn
This document provides an overview of organic production and marketing of pumpkins and winter squash. It discusses the taxonomy and varieties of different pumpkin and squash species, including those commonly used for culinary purposes, ornamental purposes, and commercial canning. The document covers production topics like planting, soil management, weed control, and pest management, as well as post-harvest handling and marketing considerations for different varieties.
Organic Pumpkin and Winter Squash Marketing and ProductionGardening
The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) provides information on organic production and marketing of pumpkins and winter squash. ATTRA was developed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology and is funded by the USDA. The document discusses the taxonomy and varieties of pumpkins and winter squash, and provides information on production practices like planting, weed control, and pest management. It also covers harvesting, storage, and marketing considerations for both culinary varieties and ornamental types.
Tikapapa. linking urban consumers and andean producers with the biodiversity ...Jorge Luis Alonso
In the last decades, Perú’s potato consumption has decreased, as opposed to that of rice and noodles which have received a great deal of commercial support. This trend is detrimental to thousands of families who produce potatoes in the High-Andean regions and does not take advantage of the high nutritional quality offered by the diversity of native potato. With the purpose of changing this situation, the International Potato Center (CIP), the Ministry of Agriculture, producers, retailers, processors and supermarkets have worked together in the development of products that serve to modernize the image of the Peruvian potato. One direct outcome from this effort is T’ikapapa, a marketing concept that seeks to promote the commercialization of exquisite and nourishing native potatoes with a new image in Lima’s supermarkets.
Pick Your Own Apples Near Dayton, OH - Yahoo Voicesinconclusivekud58
The document discusses four farms near Dayton, OH that offer apple picking in the fall. Monnin Fruit Farm is the most affordable, with a full bushel of apples costing $16 and a half bushel $10. Tuken's Farm charges by the pound at $1.29/lb. Hidden Valley Fruit Farm charges $12 per peck and $20 for two pecks. Iron's Fruit Farm charges $8 per peck and $15 for a half bushel, and also has a corn maze and farm animals.
Presented by lafayette middle school’s 8th gradeMary Wallace
1) Students will play a game where they are divided into two teams traveling along the National Road in Conestoga wagons filled with supplies. 2) At mile markers or historical sites along the way, teams will be asked questions to test their knowledge and can win chickens or lose supplies. 3) The team with the most supplies at the end of the road wins.
Midwest hops and barley co op preso--update for seminar--april 9 2011annielisowski
The document discusses the Midwest Hops and Barley Co-op, which was formed in 2009 to connect Wisconsin craft brewers with local hop and barley growers. It outlines the varieties of hops and barley grown for the co-op in 2010. The co-op aims to reduce costs for brewers and provide a stable market for growers. Challenges for growers include weather and harvesting equipment. The co-op expects hop and barley production to increase in 2011 as more infrastructure is put in place.
The document discusses the Midwest Hops and Barley Co-op, which was formed in 2009 to connect Wisconsin craft brewers with local hop and barley growers. It outlines the varieties of hops and barley grown for the co-op in 2010. The co-op aims to reduce costs for brewers and provide a stable market for growers. Challenges for growers include weather and harvesting equipment. The co-op expects hop and barley production to increase in 2011 as more infrastructure is put in place.
The document provides information about an event being held by MSC Cruises to celebrate the arrival of one of their cruise ships to the United States. It includes an invitation for travel agents to attend an evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing and a show onboard the ship in Fort Lauderdale on January 9, 2009, along with an overnight stay. Details are provided about the event schedule and activities, and photos show examples of stateroom categories that will be available for viewing.
Zaffar Abbasi has extensive experience in strategic security management and analysis. He has affiliations with numerous international security organizations and has conducted research and analysis exchanged with universities worldwide on topics related to international security, military strategy, and conflict resolution. He has strategic corporate security management experience including threat analysis, disaster management, and security system integration.
See Thomas Dannenfeldt, Deutsche Telekom's CFO for the presentation of the financial strategy. To download the presentation including the disclaimer in pdf format and to find further material please visit http://www.telekom.com/cmd15
Romney believes a strong U.S. military makes the world safer and wants to increase defense spending. He thinks Obama has weakened al Qaeda but needs to reassert U.S. power internationally. Both aim to curb nuclear weapons and want progress in Afghanistan.
1) New challenges for education systems include preparing students for dynamic global markets, networked organizations, and lifelong learning.
2) International assessments show large differences between countries in student performance in science and mathematics that impact their economic competitiveness.
3) Education systems need to set high standards, give schools autonomy, focus on equity, and support continuous professional development for teachers to help students develop skills for the 21st century like collaboration, adaptability, and problem solving.
This document discusses STEM education and innovation. It begins with a brief history of STEM-related events and organizations. It then discusses the importance of STEM jobs and integrating STEM with other fields like the arts. Examples are given of STEM integration initiatives across various industries and locations. The document argues that cultivating innovation requires organizing education beyond traditional academic disciplines and integrating fields like STEM, arts, health and computer technology. It provides examples of how different places are developing as innovation centers through cross-disciplinary work and public-private partnerships in areas like digital media.
This document provides information about Pace 49, a company that manufactures cleaning and disinfecting products for the food manufacturing, agriculture, and livestock industries. They offer a full range of services including product manufacturing, training, audits, and food safety systems. Their main focus is on developing cleaning and disinfecting solutions using their ACBD (Always Clean Before Disinfecting) system to help customers produce and provide safer products from farm to table. They have manufacturing facilities in Canada and the US and supply high-quality cleaning and water treatment products.
James W. Bilbro is an expert consultant with over 40 years of experience in aerospace systems and technology assessment for NASA, the Department of Energy, and the US Air Force. He specializes in technology readiness levels, risk identification, and developing processes for assessing cost, schedule, and risk of new technologies. Some of his accomplishments include refining the Technology Readiness Level scale and developing automated assessment tools. He currently provides consulting services and lectures on various aspects of technology assessment.
1. Chello is the number one non-US based broadband internet company operating under United Pan-European Communications (UPC) and provides a high-speed broadband network across multiple countries in Europe.
2. In 1999, Chello's marketing objectives were to establish itself as the leading broadband brand in Europe, accelerate growth by acquiring 130,000 new subscriptions, build a top 10 internet brand in affiliates, and have the most satisfied customers.
3. Customer dissatisfaction surveys in the Netherlands found issues with Chello's helpdesk, installation problems, slow speeds, and a perception of general unprofessionalism, though the company was working to improve customer satisfaction.
Intel announced that its fourth-quarter business will be below previous expectations, with revenue expected to be $9 billion, lower than the $10.1-10.9 billion expectation. Gross margin is also expected to be lower at 55% due to lower revenue and other charges from weaker demand. Spending is projected to be $2.8 billion compared to $2.9 billion expected previously. Risk factors that could further impact results include continued uncertainty in global economic conditions, competition, manufacturing costs and yields, and impairment charges.
This document provides an overview of business conditions and opportunities in Brazil's construction industry for foreign companies and investors. It contains the following key points:
1) Brazil has a large territory and population, with most people living in urban areas along the coast, particularly in the southeast.
2) The economy has grown steadily, though currency devaluations have reduced GDP figures in US dollars. Unemployment also affects per capita income.
3) The construction industry has significant potential for growth, driven by infrastructure needs, the housing deficit, and major events like the World Cup and Olympics. This presents opportunities for foreign investment and joint ventures.
Smart Power: the Future of Electric Utilities in the US and China, Peter Fox-...Beijing Energy Network
In the presentation Dr. Fox-Penner will be summarizing the key topics in his book, namely the shifts required in the US power grid to change from a centralized, vertically-integrated energy infrastructure to a more distributed generation infrastructure. He will cover the decarbonization of the US power sector as well as the impact of “smart grid” developments. Finally, he will contrast the US situation with that of China and talk about the impact of large amounts of renewables integration on the grid.
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ICRISAT Research Program West and Central Africa 2016 Highlights- First Multi...ICRISAT
A tasty treat for man and beast is being made even sweeter for all consumers thanks to a breeding program at ICRISAT-Mali. The latest improved varieties of sweet sorghum can be used to supply juice for
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Garden Therapy: Links to Articles, Books, Profession Groups, DVDElisaMendelsohn
GARDENING THERAPY Resource List of Articles, Books, Manuals, DVD's, Training Programs and Professional Associations
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Sorghum Syrup
1. SORGHUM SYRUP
CURRENT TOPIC
Steve Diver
Updated by Julia Sampson
NCAT Agriculture Specialists
March 2003
Sorghum syrup is a natural sweetener made by processing juice squeezed from the stalks of certain
types of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) called sweet sorghum or sorgo. Sweet sorghum is grown for
syrup or forage, whereas most other sorghums, commonly referred to as milos or kafirs, are grown
for grain. Sweet sorghums resemble grain sorghum at maturity except that they are about three
times taller, reaching a height of 12 feet or more.
Specialized milling equipment is necessary to extract the juice, and evaporative pans with heating
units are used to steam off excess water, leaving syrup. It takes about 8 gallons of juice to make 1
gallon of syrup.
The correct label for sorghum syrup is “sorghum syrup” or “pure sorghum.” Molasses, unsulphured
molasses, cane molasses, and cane syrup are byproducts of sugarcane processing and sugar crystal-
lization. “Sorghum molasses” is a blend of sorghum syrup and sugarcane molasses.
Sweet sorghum is ideally suited to the small diversified farm. The seed heads (which are cut off
prior to processing) can be fed to chickens. The grain, leaves, and stalks of sweet sorghum can be
fed to ruminant livestock. Bagasse, the organic waste from sorghum syrup processing, can also be
fed to livestock, or composted and returned to the fields.
Traditionally, the use of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides is minimal or eliminated altogether
in the production of sorghum syrup. Farmers raising sweet sorghum will need to use good cultural
practices—such as crop rotations, cover crops, and timely cultivation—to avoid weed problems.
Some growers may want to tap into the burgeoning organically grown niche market.
Yields of 200 to 300 gallons of syrup per acre are possible, though 120–130 gallons is an average
yield. Wholesale prices for sorghum syrup run about $12–$15 per gallon. In a crop budget analysis
done by the Kerr Center in Oklahoma, a sorghum enterprise realized profitable returns to land and
management at a yield of 112 gallons per acre selling for $18 per gallon (1). Many small-scale
growers aim for $30 per gallon. Niche marketing, smaller jars, and fancy labeling are methods used
to achieve this goal.
In the past, sorghum mills were a common feature of southern agriculture. Farmers could process
their crop at local mills, often on a share arrangement with the mill owner. One of the biggest
challenges facing new producers today is the lack of milling equipment. Most growers rely on used
equipment manufactured decades ago for the sorghum syrup and sugarcane industries.
ATTRA is the national sustainable agriculture information service, operated by the National Center
for Appropriate Technology through a grant from the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture. These organizations do not recommend or endorse products, companies,
or individuals. NCAT has offices in Fayetteville, Arkansas (P.O. Box 3657, Fayetteville, AR 72702),
Butte, Montana, and Davis, California.
2. As an alternative to a sorghum mill on every farm, Alcorn State University in southern Mississippi
sponsors a mobile sorghum “juice” pressing trailer that is loaned out during sorghum season. Wil-
liam Patton (2), agronomy specialist, can provide further information and details, in case a coop-
erative venture like this could be feasible in your region.
Stainless steel, galvanized steel, or copper pan evaporators are the other major equipment item
associated with sorghum syrup production. Pan evaporators are usually custom-manufactured
and are available through suppliers to the sorghum syrup, sugarcane, and maple sugar industries.
A refractometer, thermometer, fuel burner, enzymes, containers, and labels are other supplies needed
to process and market sorghum syrup.
For processing commercial sweet sorghum, clean facilities are important because the product is
sold as a food item to the public. Some states require a food processor permit, and others may want
to inspect processing and packing areas.
Variety selection is an important consideration and is somewhat region-specific, according to cli-
mate and soil type. Qualities to evaluate when selecting a variety include: days to maturity, growth
habits matched to harvest equipment, stalk size, and cold tolerance.
The Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station (MAFES) Foundation Seed Stocks
supplies certified seed for sweet sorghum varieties—Dale, Theis, M81-E, Topper 76-6—adapted to
the Mid-South region. Contact:
MAFES Foundation Seed Stocks
Mississippi State University
P.O. Box 9811
Mississippi State, MS 39762
662-325-2390
Fax: 662- 325-8118
Email: Rvaughan@pss.msstate.edu
http://msucares.com/crops/sorghum/descriptions.html
Townsend Sorghum Mill in Jeffersonville, Kentucky, is a good source of sorghum syrup
varieties adapted to conditions north of Memphis, Tennessee. Contact:
Townsend Sorghum Mill
11620 Main Street
Jeffersonville, KY 40337
606-498-4142
Contact person: Danny Townsend
Sweet sorghum is widely adapted to the U.S., with commercial production in at least 26 states.
Land-grant universities in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia have conducted research
and published materials on producing and processing sweet sorghum. Selected educational mate-
rials from Kentucky, Tennessee, and New York are enclosed for your information.
The National Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Association (NSSPPA) holds a meeting on
the first weekend of March each year. The meeting location rotates between Bowling Green, Ken-
tucky, and Nashville, Tennessee. The association publishes a newsletter to exchange information
among producers, as well as a directory. According to NSSPPA, there are 500–700 sorghum syrup
producers in the U.S. raising a total of 25,000 to 30,000 acres.
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3. For NSSPPA membership and newsletter information, contact:
Dr. Morris Bitzer
2049 Rebel Road
Lexington, KY 40503
859-257-3975 Daytime
859-277-9017 Evening
Fax: 859-257-7478
E-mail: mbitzer@ca.uky.edu
http://www.ca.uky.edu/nssppa/
USDA published a series of Farmers’ Bulletins and Agriculture Handbooks on sorghum syrup,
proceeding from the turn of the century through the 1970s (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8). Though dated, they still
provide an excellent summary of sorghum syrup production—including varieties, cultivation, har-
vesting, and processing; in addition, the photos and illustrations provide historical glimpses into
farm equipment and syrup-making procedures. USDA publications are located in land-grant uni-
versity libraries, and photocopies can often be obtained through Inter-Library Loan. Of special
interest are the six USDA and Agriculture Experiment Station bulletins available as full-text online
documents listed under Web Resources.
Sweet Sorghum Production and Processing by George Kuepper was published by the Kerr Center for
Sustainable Agriculture (9) in 1992. This 93-page manual, available for $12, is a practical hand-
book on everything a farmer needs to know about sorghum growing and processing. It is based on
the Kerr Center’s experience with sorghum production, and includes black-and-white photographs
of equipment and processing methods. The Overstreet-Kerr Historical Farm, a project of the Kerr
Center, sponsors a farm festival each October where sorghum-syrup-making is demonstrated.
The Cooperative Extension Service, which is the land-grant university outreach program for farm-
ers in each state, is the primary source of crop production information on sweet sorghum. The Web
Resources section below contains links to educational materials from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ala-
bama, Kentucky, Texas, and Georgia.
One of the best ways to learn how to make sorghum syrup is by first-hand exposure. The National
Sweet Sorghum Producers and Processors Association can provide referrals to sweet sorghum farmers
in your region, syrup-making festivals, and related events.
References
1) Kuepper, George. 1992. Sweet Sorghum Production and Processing. The Kerr Center.
Poteau, OK. 93 p.
2) William Patton, Agronomy Specialist, Alcorn State University, 1000 ASU Drive, No. 479,
Lorman, MS 39096, 601-877-6551, cxwbp@cotton.vislab.olemiss.edu
3) Hugh, B.A., and S.F. Sherwood. 1924. Sorgo-Sirup Manufacture. USDA Farmers’
Bulletin No. 1389. 29 p.
4) Walton, C.F., E.K. Ventre, and S. Byall. 1938. Farm Production of Sorgo Sirup. USDA
Farmers’ Bulletin No. 1791. 40 p.
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4. 5) Cowgill, H. B. 1942. Sorgo for Sirup Production Culture, Harvesting, and Handling.
USDA Farmers’ Bulletin No. 1619. 38 p.
6) Stokes, I.E., O.H. Coleman, and J.L. Dean. 1957. Culture of Sorgo for Sirup Production.
USDA Farmers’ Bulletin No. 2100. 32 p.
7) Freeman, K.C, D.M. Broadhead, and N. Zummo. 1973. Culture of Sweet Sorghum for
Sirup Production. USDA Agriculture Handbook No. 441. 30 p.
8) Freeman, K.C. 1986. Sweet Sorghum Culture and Sirup Production. USDA Agriculture
Handbook No. 611. 55 p.
9) Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture, P.O. Box 588, Poteau, OK 74953, 918-647-9123,
http://www.kerrcenter.com
Enclosures
Bischoff, M.E., and J.K. Campbell. 1992. Producing Sweet Sorghum Syrup in New York State.
Agricultural Engineering Facts EF-16. Cooperative Extension Service, Cornell University. 2 p.
Bitzer, Morris J. 1987. Production of Sweet Sorghum for Sirup in Kentucky. Part One. AGR-122.
University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension Service. 4 p.
Bitzer, Morris J., and Joe D. Fox. 1987. Processing Sweet Sorghum for Sirup. Part Two. AGR-123.
University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension Service. 8 p.
Bitzer, Morris J. 1990. Sweet sorghum good income supplement. Delta Farm Press. March 16. p.
37.
Drapala, Patti. 1993. Foundation Seed has sweet story to tell. MAFES Research Highlights. March-
April. p. 3.
Morgan, Lowell. 1997. Sorghum. Rural Heritage. Autumn. p. 58-63.
Morris, William C. et al. 1993. Practices of Tennessee growers in producing and marketing sweet
sorghum, 1988-1990. Tennessee Farm and Home Science. Spring. p. 9-16.
Undersander, D.J. et al. 1990. Sorghum—for Syrup. Alternative Field Crops Manual. University
of Minnesota Extension Service, Center for Alternative Plant & Animal Products.
Web Resources
Sorghum for Syrup
Alternative Field Crops Manual (Univ of WI, Univ of MN)
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/afcm/syrup.html
Production of Sweet Sorghum for Syrup in Kentucky, AGR-122
University of Kentucky
http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/agr/agr122/agr122.htm
http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/agr/agr122/agr122.pdf
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5. Processing Sweet Sorghum for Syrup, AGR-123
University of Kentucky
http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/agr/agr123/agr123.htm
http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/agr/agr123/agr123.pdf
Growing Sweet Sorghum for Syrup
University of Georgia
http://www.ces.uga.edu/Agriculture/agecon/pubs/sweetsorg.htm
Syrup Sorghums for Texas, L-5146
Texas A&M University
http://sorghum.tamu.edu/publications/787576-747466-l5146.pdf
Sweet Sorghum Culture and Syrup Production, ANR-625
Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
http://www.aces.edu/department/extcomm/publications/anr/anr-625/anr-625.html
Farm Production of Sorgo Sirup
USDA Farmers’ Bulletin No. 1791 (1938)
http://worldzone.net/art/christison/sorgo/farmbulletin1intro.htm
Culture of Sorgo for Sirup Production
USDA Farmers’ Bulletin No. 2100 (1957)
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/forglvst/Bulletins/2100.pdf
Culture of Sweet Sorghum for Sirup Production
USDA Agriculture Handbook No. 441 (1973)
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/forglvst/Bulletins/441a.pdf
Sugarcane and Sorghum Sirup for Home Use
Clemson Agricultural College Bulletin No. 105 (1945)
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/forglvst/Bulletins/105.pdf
Factors Influencing the Yield and Quality of Sorgo Sirup Produced in West Virginia
WVU Ag. & Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 450 (1961)
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/forglvst/Bulletins/450.pdf
Costs and Returns from Producing and Processing Sorghum Syrup
University of Tennessee Agric. Exp. Stat. Bull. No. 363 (1963)
http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/forglvst/Bulletins/363.pdf
MAFES Foundation Seed Stocks Maintains Seed of Four Sweet Sorghum Varieties
http://msucares.com/crops/sorghum/descriptions.html
Sorghum Molasses in the Ozarks—Bittersweet Style
Bittersweet, Vol. 1, No. 3 | Spring 1974
http://thelibrary.springfield.missouri.org/lochist/periodicals/bittersweet/sp74f.htm
Syrupmakers.com
http://www.syrupmakers.com/
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6. Ken Christison’s Cane Mill Page
http://www.syrupmakers.com/mills/
The Southern Matters Sugar Cane Operations Page
http://www.southernmatters.com/sugarcane/operations.htm
Ken’s Christison’s Cane Mill Catalogs
http://www.syrupmakers.com/catalogs/index.htm
Sweet Sorghum (Sometimes Called Sorghum Molasses)
Ken Christison and Keith Kinney
http://www.herculesengines.com/sorghum/default.html
By Steve Diver
Updated by Julia Sampson
NCAT Agriculture Specialists
Edited by Paul Williams
Formatted by Cynthia Arnold
March 2003
The electronic version of Sorghum Syrup is located at:
HTML
http://www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/sorghum.html
PDF
http://www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/sorghumsyrup.pdf
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