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11/19/2008
University Of Kentucky Food Study Highlights Universal Concerns (CattleNetwork.com)
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Many people are concerned about food issues and want to see more local food offered at groceries and restaurants, according to a recent food survey conducted by a University of Kentucky rural sociology class.
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11/08/2008
People on the Move (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
Fidelity Deposit & Discount Bank Nicholas Parise of Old Forge has been promoted to commercial banking officer. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from West Chester University. He has been with the bank since 2005 and previously worked as a credit analyst.
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11/07/2008
Ohioans Favor Farming, But Food Safety Concerns Rise (CattleNetwork.com)
Although Ohioans continue to feel positive about farming's contribution to overall quality of life, their anxiety about food safety continues to rise.
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11/07/2008
WSU BIOAg Symposium Features State of the State’s Organic Agriculture Sector (AG Weekly)
PULLMAN, Wash. - The State of Organic Agriculture in Washington will be the topic of the keynote presentation at the Washington State University symposium on its biologically intensive and organic agriculture program, or BIOAg.
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10/29/2008
WSU researchers help organic farming grow in Wash. (Washington State University Daily Evergreen)
BioAg symposium features WSU researchers’ organic farming projects and lectures.
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10/26/2008
Audubon highlights sustainable agriculture (The Wenatchee World)
WENATCHEE - “Sustainable Agriculture in the Tree Fruit Industry,” is the topic of a North Central Washington Audubon program at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Thursday.
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10/25/2008
Farm briefs Oct. 25, 2008 (The Sharon Herald)
COOLSPRING TOWNSHIP — Mercer County Cooperative Extension’s 96th annual meeting will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 in Leslie N. Firth Learning Center in Coolspring Township. Included are a buffet dinner, business meeting and staff report, and Leslie N. Firth Scholarship presentations.
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| Center for Rural Studies - A University of Vermont-affiliated research organization which addresses social, economic, and resource-based problems of rural people and communities. Site offers indicators and other research data, guides and training materials, recent surveys, and links.Centre for Rural Social Research - Resources on rural social issues, change, community development, and allied topics maintained by Charles Sturt University, Australia. Also provides info on the center, publications, conferences, and research activities.Institute for Rural America - Promotes opportunity for independent farmers and rural communities through education, research, advocacy, and service.International Rural Sociology Association - History, constitution, updates on the World Congress, and council members.Journal of Rural Studies - Articles on rural society, housing, employment, transport, services, land-use, and conservation.Rural Development Initiative - RDI at Iowa State University provides the basis for policy decisions to stimulate rural development and economic growth through data sets, surveys, and research reports.Rural Institute on Disabilities - Info on the projects and people of this University of Montana center which researches human development, community services, and education of people with disabilities in rural areas.Rural Policy Research Institute - Conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs.Rural Sociological Society - U.S. scholarly organization formed to promote the study of rural life through research, extension and education.Southern Rural Sociological Association - Professional association for rural sociology in the Southern US.
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