The planned weekly farmers market is set to begin the first Saturday in June and will be the first project put on by Jonesboro s Downtown Development Association the organization which was once the Downtown Development Authority but was abolished by the city council in November and has recently reorganized as an association. The planned weekly farmers market is set to begin the first Saturday in June and will be the first project put on by Jonesboro s Downtown Development Association the...

The beverage sector alone needs VND 3.08 trillion (US $192 million) for a series of major projects, including the construction of a new factory in Cu Chi district to make beer under the Saigon brand name and the expansion of the Ben Thanh and Vietnam Beer Factories. The beverage sector alone needs VND 3.08 trillion (US $192 million) for a series of major projects, including the construction of a new factory in Cu Chi district to make beer under the Saigon brand name and the expansion of...

New farmers take on financial challenges of mission to keep agriculture community-oriented. And some new farmers, like the Woosters, have modeled their businesses on community-supported agriculture programs that rely on customers who pay a fixed price at the start of the season in return for a certain amount of produce. Much of their days are spent planting seeds and making sure the fledgling plants are growing properly in their two greenhouses. In a few weeks, they'll be transplanted from...

May21,2007-Knorr Sides Plus Veggies dry side dishes of rice or pasta are accompanied by an assortment of vegetables such as green beans, shitake mushrooms, broccoli, corn and carrots. May21,2007-Knorr Sides Plus Veggies dry side dishes of rice or pasta are accompanied by an assortment of vegetables such as green beans, shitake mushrooms, broccoli, corn and carrots. This is especially important as consumers are being encouraged to eat more vegetables, whole grains and fiber," said Sands. By...

A proposed part of the new farm bill would provide $600 million to make it easier for fruit and vegetable growers to get their produce to local people, said to Sen. He said the bill would be designed to provide loans for the creation of more farmers markets, and methods of getting more fresh produce to school children, senior citizens and poor families. Family farms are producing some of the best fruits and vegetables in the world. There s a lack of access to affordable healthy foods,...

Do your shopping and meet your neighbors for an evening of fresh produce, gifts and good, old-fashioned neighborhood socializing," said Minden business owner Roxanne Stangle. The Minden market gives residents a second option for fresh produce and open-air shopping. In keeping with a "food, farm or dirt" policy, the Lampe Park market has everything from fresh produce to outdoor decor. Produce ranges from summer vegetables to fruit. Musicians have been booked to provide background music each...