Extractions: Storybook Collies - 489 Quaker St., Deering. Anytime, reservations are required for stay over. We are a bed and breakfast on historic property. We raise and show rough and smooth collies. We are like Noah's Ark with farm animals including a Morgan horse, pony, dogs, cats, chickens, rooster, ducks, goats, sheep, guinea hens, alpacas and peacocks. You can visit the animals and stay with us, too! 529-6598, Storybook865@cs.com or www.1797House.com The Daily Grind - Littleton Grist Mill, 18 Mill St., Littleton. Ongoing. The restoration of the Littleton Grist Mill affords visitors an example of an authentic 19th century grist mill. Powered by the Ammonoosuc River the mill is an historically accurate replica of the original mill with a working museum open to the public. the buildings, the undershot water wheel and mill stones provide an unique learning experience for grinding grain into flour. From 1798 to the present find out why "we bring new meaning to the daily grind!" 444-7478, shop@littletongristmill.com
Prize For Women's Creativity In Rural Life - A Call For Nominations a newsletter for rural women and their families. for womens creativity in rural life . a call for nominations improving the quality of life in rural communities and in ending http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/rwn/cweb/december-1998/prize.htm
Extractions: a call for nominations by Elly Pradevand, Convener Through the prize, WWSF focuses world attention on the contribution rural women and groups make to sustainable development, household food security and social stability. We would greatly appreciate your participation in this initiative and invite you to submit one or more candidates. Please note that the deadline for receiving nominations is 31 March and that written guidelines on how to nominate are available upon request. We look forward to hearing from you. WWSF
Abbreviated Titles 1995 : S of rural life Minnesota University, agricultural Extension Service HT421.S63Sociobiology Sociobiology QH549.S6 Sociol rural life Minn Univ agric Ext Serv http://www.nal.usda.gov/indexing/lji95/abrtin.htm
Extractions: Overview of research and archived material: 1952 Royal Commission on Agriculture and Rural Life Research Guide prepared by Ray Ambrosi, CPRC May 2000 Brief Table of Contents: MA Thesis examining the 14 volumes of the Royal Commission. Brief summary/outline of the Royal Commissions 14 reports, outline Guide to the records of the Royal Commission on Agriculture in the Saskatchewan Archives. Includes: local level data, methodology, Detailed Table of Contents on all 3 sections GR-34 MA Thesis examining the 14 volumes of the Royal Commission. Review of the Commission according to the thesis These changing conditions: a study of the Saskatchewan Royal Commission on Agriculture and Rural Life by Rein, PF University of Regina Abstract: 1952 Royal Commission to investigate sociological and economic conditions in rural Sask. Previous 2 decades had been turbulent. Drought and depression in the 1930s had decimated rural Sask. WWII placed new production demands on farmers. Post war years saw increased mechanisation, a trend which had begun in the 1920s. Farms increased in size as rural populations decreased. Rural services such as education, roads and local government were unable to adequately serve a declining rural population. Rural residents were asking for modern improvement like electrification, water, sewage. The Royal Commission on Agriculture and Rural Life (chaired by W.B. Baker) spent 5 years investigating factors and effects on rural life. It employed innovative research techniques to stimulate public discussion, used news releases, public relations to encourage rural population. Community forums, briefs, hearings to ensure that rural concerns were heard. Also consulted civil servants, professional groups, rural specialists. Some of the Commissions recommendations were followed but majority were not implemented. Work of the Royal Commission played significant role in shaping CCF agricultural policy. The reports showed a comprehensive view of society in change and offered alternatives which made the changes easier to bear.
Abbreviated Titles 1996 : S QH549.S6. Sociol rural life Minn Univ agric Ext Serv* Sociology of rural life Minnesota University, agricultural Extension Service NAL call no. - HT421.S63. http://www.nal.usda.gov/indexing/lji96/abrtis.htm
Rural Life And Agriculture Tour - Floriculture [ Biz/ed Virtual Developing Count rural life Agri' NonTraditional Farm - Lusaka The Global Cut Flower Market There are many reasons why we buy flowers. Trad' agric. Mkt. Conditions. Cut Flower Mkt. Issues. Theories. Worksheets. Resources. Home Field Trips rural life http://www.bized.ac.uk/virtual/dc/farming/lusaka/issue3.htm
Extractions: Resources ... Rural Life and Agriculture Tour The Global Cut Flower Market Next - There are many reasons why we buy flowers. In some countries such as the Netherlands it is common to buy flowers for personal use whilst in Japan this would be unheard of. In many countries flowers are given as a gift to celebrate a birthday or a special day such as St Valentines Day or Mothers Day. Flowers are also used to express sympathy over bereavement. Over half the flowers purchased in Italy are used to decorate graves and funerals. Many countries are self sufficient in the production of cut flowers. Some are unable to satisfy their domestic demand and rely on imported flowers. The main consumers of imported flowers are shown in the data section . Europe takes about 70% of the total world imports of flowers and most of this is made up of trade between European countries. Cut flowers are not products we traditionally associate with Less Developed Countries (LDCs). As might be expected in a country that is experiencing such high levels of poverty the domestic demand for cut flowers in Zambia is small. However, increasingly this area of floriculture is attracting farmers from LDCs such as Zambia.
Www.agric.nsw.gov.au/rwn/wolg/ www.agric.nsw.gov.au/rwn/wolg/. Page 2 Forums provided the opportunity for delegates to raise issues of concern about rural life within the three areas of http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au/rwn/wolg/wolghistory.pdf
Rural Websites rural life Websites Up Agribusiness Ag Biotech/GMOs agric Trade AntiCorp. FarmLaws Census Data Comm. Develop. Community Research Coop Research Envir. Orgs. http://www.und.edu/misc/ndrural/Rural Life Websites.htm
Extractions: (Cut flowers) by Margaret Sedgley Banksias are identified internationally as Australian, and this is an important selling point which can be exploited on overseas markets. In addition to their visual attributes, they have other features which will ensure their continued popularity, including long shelf life and variety of colour and form. The main constraint to industry development is the lack of cohesion in the cut flower industry, and the reluctance to communicate and co-operate. Commercial species of banksias are native to mediterranean climate areas, and thrive in light sandy soils of acid pH. This is probably the greatest current production constraint. Banksias are widely cultivated for cut-flower production in southern Australia, with some production in Israel, South Africa, Hawaii and California. Export of fresh cut flowers is the area with most potential for expansion. The current annual export value of banksias is approximately A$1 million, with half of the production from Western Australia. The largest export destination for fresh flowers is Japan. Germany takes fresh and dried product.
Strathcona County Drought Programs For more information, contact Alberta agriculture Food and RuralDevelopment at 4229167, or check http//www.agric.gov.ab.ca/. http://www.strathcona.ab.ca/Strathcona/Rural Life/Country Talk - November 2002/S
Extractions: Owners of breeding livestock in all regions of Alberta, forced to sell all or part of their herd in 2002 due to drought conditions, will be eligible for a one-year tax deferral on 2002 income from those sales. Eligible producers will be able to request this deferral when filing their 2002 income tax returns. Livestock producers are asked to contact the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency office at 1-800-959-5525 and ask for a Senior Officer. Farm Income Assistance Program This provincial program provides acreage-based payments to producers suffering from adverse weather conditions, low income and pest problems. For more information, contact Alberta Agriculture Food and Rural Development at 422-9167, or check http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/ The Farm Income Assistance Program includes: $7.15 per acre for cultivated annual crop land $10 per acre for tame forage (cultivated hay and pasture) $4 per acre for fenced native forage (land not cultivated) $4.50 per bee hive
Alberta Agriculture, Food And Rural Development Fact Sheets General; Crops; Horticulture; AgroForestry; Animals andAquatic life; Soils and Water; Insects-Diseases-Pests-Weeds; Engineering; http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/navigation/publications/freepublications/factsheets/c
Links Page Government departments, Research Institutes - agric./Environment, Local sites. PhotographLibrary for agriculture; Museum of English rural life (MERL); http://www.rdg.ac.uk/AgriStrat/CAS/topic/links.htm
Extractions: Rural Advocacy 2003 is an ongoing gathering of religious, environmental, farm, health, and citizen groups committed to dialogue, social action, and political action regarding rural Iowa. The participating organizations listed below agree that addressing the focus of this issue paper is important to the development of a healthy, inviting, and vibrant Iowa. We are a highly diverse group. Because of the breadth of interests represented, not all of the participating organizations necessarily support each of the recommendations Contact persons listed at the end of this statement will be happy to discuss this issue with you in more detail.
Catholic Conferences of Catholic Bishops studies and acts on agriculture and rural life issues. To followtheir recent word, visit www.usccb.org/sdwp/national/agric.htm National http://www.ncrlc.com/catholic_conferences.html
Policy-agric,euro The reform of the CAP and the vital move towards a more sustainable organic futurecan then take place in a context in which rural life is not destroyed. http://www.ldeg.org/briefs/policy-agric,euro.htm
Extractions: TORIES AND LABOUR BETRAY THE FARMERS I n the 4 years 1996-2000, prices for farm products have fallen by 31%, output has fallen by 20% and farm incomes by 61% in real terms. The main cause was the rise in value of sterling by 37% in that period. The pain for farming has been even more brutal than for manufacturing because support prices for all its output (not just the traded part) are fixed in Euros and compensatory arrangements for exchange rate fluctuations are being phased out. The milk support price fell from 26p per litre to 16p between 1995 and 2000 (of which 6p was a direct consequence of the rise in the £). Other support prices fell too. As a result, 42,000 jobs were lost in farming, many farms were pushed to the edge of bankruptcy and investment in agriculture fell by 40%. It was primarily the rise in sterling which caused these problems, exacerbated by the mishandling of the BSE crisis and now by the tragedy of foot and mouth disease. The recent modest recovery in the Euro exchange rate eased the pain and brought a little hope. But a secure future will only be possible if membership of the Euro at a reasonable exchange rate within the next few years provides stability. The reform of the CAP and the vital move towards a more sustainable organic future can then take place in a context in which rural life is not destroyed. William Hague's policy of excluding Euro membership in the next parliament is thus a blatant betrayal of farmers' economic interest - putting political demagogy first. The Brown policy of neglecting the exchange rate has created a two speed economy in which, as one farmer put it "Those who play with money prosper, and those who make or grow things take the pain"
Extractions: University of Newcastle Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Undergraduate Study Agriculture ... sitemap Undergraduate Agriculture Modules Study Tour Careers ... FAQs We offer a range of 3 year modular Honours degree courses These courses offer a choice of specialisation while the range of optional modules allows you to maintain a spread of interest. Teaching within our courses consists of a varied mix of lectures, seminars and practicals. These practicals may include visits to farms and companies in the agricultural supply and service sectors in addition to lab work. Visits to the University's Farms, Cockle Park and Nafferton , are frequently used to reinforce principles introduced in lectures. Specialists from outside the School are also invited to give lectures and seminars. Project work completed both personally and in groups also forms an important component of many our modules. From here you can access information on what it's really like to study Agriculture at Newcastle and find out more about the vibrant social life enjoyed by our students!
Extractions: University of Newcastle Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Undergraduate Study Agriculture ... sitemap Undergraduate Agriculture Modules Study Tour Careers ... FAQs Don't take our word for it - read what some of our past students have to say about studying at Newcastle: Paul recently graduated with a BSc Agriculture with honours in Farm Business Management "My family has a small hill farm in the Pennines near Halifax, West Yorkshire. I came to Newcastle as a mature student having previously completed a National Diploma in Agriculture and then working as a herdsman for a number of years. I decided to take a degree to open up my career options." "Newcastle University was always the first choice due to its reputation for producing first quality agricultural graduates. Having completed the course this view has been endorsed. The Farm Management course has been well organised and it has covered all the areas requied by today's managers and consultants. There has been a good balance of theory and practical problem solving." "Newcastle's 'Agrics' have long had a reputation for having a good social life and that reputation certainly holds true. I think the philosophy here is to work hard and play equally hard. There is no shortage of social events centred around the legendary Agric night on a Thursday evening. Being part of a large University also means you can join other social and sports clubs not connected with Agriculture. Being on the doorstep of one of the most happening cities in the country has to be a bonus too!"
Change & Diversity - 3.5 Survey Of Women Employed In Rural Businesses were partners of farm employees and five lived on rural lifestyle blocks. Farm ResidentWomen Employees. No. on, % of women. farms, employees. agric/Hort Services, http://www.maf.govt.nz/mafnet/rural-nz/people-and-their-issues/demographics/chan
Extractions: 3.5 Survey of Women employed in rural businesses For an overview of the employment patterns of women in rural towns a survey of 100 businesses in 13 towns was undertaken as part of this study. The towns were selected from those with populations of between 1,000 and 10,000. They are Kerikeri, Kawakawa, Waipawa/Eltham, Te Kuiti, Bulls, Wairoa, Thames, Carterton, Alexandra, Waimate, Westport, Temuka and Cromwell. Businesses were selected to provide a wide range of business types. These were then grouped into sectors. The survey achieved a 77% response rate. Within these 77 businesses, 492 women were employed either full-time or part-time. The numbers returned from each sector were as shown in the table below:
Extractions: This document (GUIDE) is the Februrary 11, 1995 update of: ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/agriculture/sustainable_agriculture/GUIDE http://sunSITE.unc.edu/london/GUIDE - Organic agriculture, permaculture, rural, CSA, environmental, renewable energy, herbs, alternative healthcare, nutrition information at sunSITE: - World Wide Web (lynx available via telnet for vt100 users) URL info: http://sunsite.unc.edu/london (everything following is accessable from this page:) - gopher://sunsite.unc.edu/11/.pub/academic/agriculture/ sustainable_agriculture/ ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/agriculture/sustainable_agriculture/ gopher://sunsite.unc.edu/11/.pub/academic/agriculture/rural-skills/ ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/agriculture/rural-skills/ gopher://sunsite.unc.edu/11/.pub/academic/environment/ alternative-energy/energy-resources/ ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/environment/alternative-energy/ energy-resources/ gopher://sunsite.unc.edu/11/.pub/academic/medicine/alternative-healthcare/ ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/medicine/alternative-healthcare/ gopher://sunsite.unc.edu/11/.pub/academic/environment/pesticide-education/ ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/environment/pesticide-education/ gopher://sunsite.unc.edu/11/.pub/academic/environment/environmental-resources/ ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/environment/environmental-resources/ About the Archives Newsgroup, mailing-list, newsletter archives/documents/FAQs on sustainable agriculture, permaculture, IPM, landscaping, gardening, farming, rural skills, horticulture, metalworking, woodworking, weather, housebuilding, food, cooking, nutrition, ecology, environment, pesticide education, health-safety-welfare, beekeeping, food preservation, alternative: healthcare, energy, architecture, housing, communities and many other related topics. 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Spring '03 Roster - Internat Agric Devel (INTAG) Agriculture and life Sciences Spring '03 Course and Room Roster. Internat AgricDevel (INTAG) IN THE FIELD OF INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURE rural DEVELOPMENT. http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Academic/RSS3/RSS3INTAG.html
Extractions: Spring '03 Course and Room Roster Internat Agric Devel (INTAG) CO-MEETING WITH PL BR 404 176-392 BIOPL 404 091-732 LEC 01 TR 0905-0955A PS 143 KRESOVICH, S. INTAG 471 INTRO TO INTELL PROP MNGMT 2.0 HRS S/U OR LET CO-MEETING WITH PL BR 471 421-556 LEC 01 R 1220-0425P BF 105 KRATTIGER, A./KRYDER CO-MEETING WITH ALS 480 054-665 EDUC 480 125-148 LIMITED TO JUNIORS, SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. LEC 01 R 0800-1000A IV 109 LASSOIE, J. SUB-COURSES LAB 01 T 0430-0630P SN G25 LASSOIE, J. INTAG 496 INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP 6.0 VAR HRS S/U OR LET SEE CALS INTERNSHIP POLICIES AND SUBMIT APPROVED INTERNSHIP FORM PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT. SEC 01 TBA STAFF INTAG 497 INDPT STUDY IN INTAG 4.0 VAR HRS S/U OR LET PREREQ: APPROVED INDPT STUDY FORM REQUIRED TO ENROLL. SEC 01 TBA STAFF INTAG 598 INTNL DEV MPS PROJECT PAPER 6.0 VAR HRS S/U ONLY A MAXIMUM OF 6 CREDITS MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD MPS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. LIMITED TO CANDIDATES IN THE FIELD OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
