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Today, I had the pleasure of visiting Julius, a young and dedicated farmer from Kachien village, and was reminded of the incredible power of resilience and hard work. Julius is not just a farmer; he is an innovator, a dreamer, and a true example of what dedication can achieve. A few months ago, Julius embarked on a beekeeping journey. He started small, like many great ventures, but his passion and commitment have seen his project grow in leaps and bounds. Today, Julius presented me with honey harvested just two days ago. As I tasted the golden, sweet nectar, I couldn't help but reflect on his journey. What truly touched me was seeing the transformation in his packaging. Initially, Julius packaged his honey in water bottles—an improvisation that, while resourceful, didn’t do justice to the quality of his product. Today, however, I was thrilled to see Julius using standard tins for his honey, a significant step up that highlights both his progress and the quality of his product. Julius doesn’t stop at beekeeping; he also plants sunflowers to support his bees. This not only ensures a continuous supply of nectar but also contributes to biodiversity and the beauty of his farm. His holistic approach to farming is inspiring and serves as a model for sustainable agriculture. There is still one step left in Julius' journey toward fully realizing his dream: branding. These tins need to be adorned with a logo that reflects the quality and care that goes into every drop of honey. Creats International is committed to helping Julius with this final step. We will assist him in creating and applying a brand logo that will set his product apart and tell his story to the world. Julius’ story is a testament to what can be achieved with passion, innovation, and a little support. It is a reminder that every small step forward is a step toward a brighter future. Let’s celebrate Julius and support farmers like him who are making a difference in their communities. Together, we can help turn dreams into reality and create a sustainable future for all. #SustainableAgriculture #Beekeeping #Empowerment #CREATSInternational #FarmersFirst #LocalProduce #CommunityDevelopment

GrainGrowers' Acting General Manager Major Projects, Sarah Hyland, spoke to ABC WA Country Hour about our Carbon Curious Grower Dinners recently hosted in Mullewa & Coorow, WA. Presenter, Belinda Varischetti asked Sarah a great question: what's motivating growers to attend these events? Listen to a snippet here 👉 Interested in attending a #CarbonCurious Grower Dinner? New dates for SA are being announced soon! #SustainableAg #GrainGrowers #mullewa #coorow #wa ABC News

Rooted in goodness, celebrating the crunchiest day of the year! Celebrate International Carrot Day with Concave AGRI! #ConcaveAGRI #InternationalCarrotDay #RootedInGoodness"

While being a friendly neighbor and ambassador of your culture is vital for growing healthy humanity 🌱, Peter Kring of Finca La Isla pointed out something that really made an impression on me. He says that the best way to get your neighbors’ attention and get them naturally interested in whatever methods of land management or business that you might want to demonstrate to them is to show them that what you’re doing can make money. He encourages us to remember that farming is a business, and you need ways to sustain it. Many of the locals that Peter influences are those that come to his place to buy trees 🌳. They see what he’s doing and start to ask questions. Peter gives back to his community in many ways. He heads up the local farmers market and is part of a group of farmers who’ve formed a local organic certification association. By applying collectively, the farmers are able to save significantly on fees. An awesome byproduct is that they end up working collectively to uphold the standard. Selling at most farmers’ market doesn’t require organic certification, but Peter and the association created a unique market, specifically for certified growers 🌾. They’re now able to efficiently assist other farms in acquiring the certification so they can be permitted to sell there. ---------------------------------- 🌿✨ Are you ready to turn your passion for community into impactful action like Peter? Check out the link in the comments to learn more. #RegenerativeCommunities #CircularEconomy #HolisticLifestyle #MindfulLiving #CooperativeCulture #CommunityBuilding #SharedSpaces

+++ A New Tool for Regenerative Agriculture +++ A new tool aims to support winemakers on their journey towards regenerative viticulture and connect them with like-minded individuals. Reading time: 1m Read more --->>> https://lnkd.in/eBgNbvej #mundusvini #wineaward #winebusinessinternational #meininger #wbi

I just celebrated my one-year anniversary at Applegate. When I started, I didn't expect that we could accomplish so much in such a short amount of time. Inaugural Mission Report, check. Major regenerative agriculture commitment, check. These are significant milestones.   Our Mission Report includes a comprehensive evaluation of our impact in 2023 on people, animals and the planet, as well as deep insights into all of the programs and activities Applegate undertakes to further our mission – ‘Changing The Meat We Eat®.’ Most exciting about this for me was our partnership with Ecotone Analytics GBC, that helped us to capture the social value Applegate is able to deliver to farmers and consumers. For example, if over the course of a year, you eat grass-fed beef products, such as APPLEGATE’S® beef products, you probably consumed 7000+ fewer calories than if you’d eaten conventionally raised beef. Special thanks to our supplier relationships and the many partnerships that help us achieve our goals. Just to call out a few heavy hitters from 2023: Conscious Alliance, National Young Farmers Coalition, Whole Foods Market Foundation, Kiss The Ground, Land to Market, Organic Trade Association, and FARE. https://lnkd.in/eVzfeNrv

Recently, I have had the opportunity to meet with a group of dedicated people from around the planet to find ways to help our planet create a sustainable environment in the food chain systems. The background of this meeting relates to the "FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership, which is a multi-stakeholder global initiative committed to improving the environmental performance of livestock supply chains while ensuring economic and social viability. The partnership was initialized in 2013 in FAO and has been actively and closely collaborated with governments, the private sector, civil society, and non-governmental organizations. In the past ten years, the FAO LEAP partnership united scientists and experts worldwide and successfully published 12 guidelines and technical reports by deploying science-based approaches. In the future, the partnership will continue focusing on the environmental performance of livestock supply chains to contribute to sustainable livestock transformation and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. In 2022, the FAO LEAP partnership initiated two new guidelines development: Circular Bioconomy Approaches and Ecosystem Services." We met for five days in San Jose, Costa Rica. In that meeting, the host group offered two farm visits to learn about the advancements in regenerative livestock production; one of those visits was to the farm named "Hacienda la Quina," where we had the opportunity to meet the owners and hear from them their experience in transforming their conventional production system into a sustainable system with regenerative practices. In the link below, you will be able to access the experience represented in a photovoice display (where pictures talk by themselves). I enjoyed my time there; it was a great experience to share different views and experiences in this emerging field of circular bioeconomy and ecological services. #FAO #USDA #sustainableagriculture #regenerativefarming #livestock #biodiversity #bioeconomy #ecology #missouri #agriculture https://lnkd.in/g-XMhQXp

Enriching experience at the Sericulture Workshop! 🐛💡 Delving into the fascinating world of silk production, gaining insights, and networking with industry experts. Ready to weave innovation into our practices! #Sericulture #ContinuousLearning"

Where Tourism & Farming Connect🌾 Australia’s first Agritourism Summit will take place on Monday 29 August 2024 at Peppers Manor House Sutton Forest. This one-day event will offer a unique opportunity for aspiring and established agritourism entrepreneurs to gain valuable knowledge and network with industry leaders. The Summit will feature expert speakers who will share their journeys on building and expanding an agritourism business. Attendees will learn from successful case studies, gain practical advice on how to start their own agritourism on-farm experience, and discover the latest trends shaping the future of the industry. Sessions will cover a range of topics including how to deliver a visitor experience while running your day- to-day farming operations, regulatory considerations, marketing tips and sustainable practices. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable ideas to take their businesses to the next level. Agritourism Summit runs in conjunction with the AgriShow a dedicated farm field day running at Moss Vale Showground August 30 and 31, conference registrations include free access to the AgriShow. More information & registrations via https://lnkd.in/gS2QeFsX #agritourism #tourism #farming #agriculture #agribusiness #farmstay #farmtour #farmgate #localproduce #primaryproduction #visitoreconomy #food #wine #opportunities

2,600 exhibitors from 94 countries, 35,000 visitors from 128 countries 🌍 From 13 to 16 February @BIOFACH / VIVANESS took place in Nuremberg, Germany. Biofach is the world's leading trade fair for organic food. Ellen Wermink visited the exhibition to represent Flevoland, since we are the leading province in organic farming in NL. How? ➡️ 15% of our agriculture is already organic, a position to be very proud of! Why? ➡️ Organic farming ensures less nitrogen emissions, more biodiversity, cleaner water and better animal welfare. Being the number one province in organic farming means that Flevoland already complies with the 'Organic Action Plan' of Ministerie van Landbouw, Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit, which attracted attention during the exhibition: in 2030, 15% of the arable land will be used for organic farming. Flevoland will therefore do everything we can to maintain or even expand this position. Several Flevoland companies presented their innovative products to the world and new collaborations and trade in the organic sector were established. Part of the exhibition was the networking event at the NL pavilion, where Horizon Flevoland worked together with Impuls Zeeland to discuss with Dutch companies their international ambitions and to inform them about the possibilities for support. Interested in getting to know more? Please contact us! Let’s work together for an organic future 🌱 #FarmingtheFuture #SolvingGlobalChallenges