Sentences with phrase «for local growers»

That's a significant savings in energy, and therefore money, which could be just the advantage needed for local growers to compete with trucked - in produce during the winter seasons.

This has the unpleasant side effect of generating a good - sized carbon footprint for transportation, as well as the loss of potential business for local growers, whose veggies and fruits may be less exciting than avocados, but are arguably more nutritious and definitely fresher.

Harvest Fresh Produce also notes that it provides a customized, certified seed - cutting operation for local growers.

Not exact matches

Other provinces will soon follow suit I believe and strike distribution arrangements for local provincial growers.

Hugh Jackman journeyed to Ethiopia in 2009 as an ambassador for World Vision Australia, a humanitarian organization, to see first hand how fair trade coffee makes a difference to both local growers and the environment.

Jackman hopes to encourage people to buy fair trade coffee and support local growers to help improve living conditions for people worldwide with his Laughing Man Foundation.

I've always had a connection with local farmers and growers, and supported them as much as I could from within the hotel — on my vacation I'd go up the Hudson Valley and make goat cheese — but doing that for yourself, and making all of the choices for your own restaurant is very different.

Local growers have also helped to fund an international project that has sequenced citrus trees to hunt for more weapons against citrus greening,» writes the publication.

On top of new fees and taxes levied by state and local agencies on growers opting to join the regulated market, it can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars for growers like JD to bring their land up to code.

Martinelli's will pay their growers a higher price for tree - ripened fruit, and because it sources apples for its apple juice and sparkling cider primarily from Watsonville's Pajaro Valley, Martinelli's and the local apple growers have formed a synergy.

«We took it upon ourselves to visit with these local growers and go over guidelines on how they're growing and making sure they are meeting the standards for food safety,» Stern says.

In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells pineapple but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells watermelon but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

He isn't interested in government financing of local farming because he believes that growers build their own market base, which makes it possible for them to continue farming.

Certified organic growers follow strict guidelines for organic food production and, as with all food producers, they must comply with local, state and federal food safety and health standards.

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In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells green peas but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

You may possibly be able to find a local organic grower who sells oats that has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells cucumbers but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells avocado but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

As the industry expanded to meet both local and foreign demand for this mild (but still richly flavored) paprika, the growers saw the advantage of cultivating a spice pepper that did not need to have its veins and seeds removed.

Our ethnobotanists are constantly searching for new plants, while our 8 purchasing offices located around the world ensure a secure supply through local partnerships with growers and producers.

Record - Breaking Heat Speeds Up Grape Harvest for California's Central Coast Wine Industry This week's heat wave hit during mid-harvest for many local wine - grape growers — one of the Central Coast's top crops...

In addition to providing our customers with a wide variety of frozen products year round, our network also opens up new opportunities for growers who traditionally have access to only local markets or regions.

Our goal with Sweet Beet Market is to offer a consistent market channel for local producers of all kinds, from organic vegetable growers to jam - makers to cattle ranchers.

SoupAddict bought extra Northern Spies from a local grower back in the Fall and froze them just for occasions like this.

In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells papaya but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells beets but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

The Wray Organic newsletter is a great resource for specials and stories about local organic growers.

Fyffes has worked with banana growers in Belize for nearly 50 years and we have become involved in a number of the local communities during that time.

Our chips come from Colombia where they provide income for some of the smaller growers and employment for local people - including a number of widowed women who have to support their families.

The existing Riverina Organic Farmers Organisation (ROFO) is coordinated by many who were present at the networking event and offers a great local platform of support for growers who are researching how organic systems of production may integrate into their existing enterprise.

Mr Young said it was unclear how the US had calculated the $ US65 a tonne advantage for Australia, but there was no doubt local growers would get a big boost from the TPP.

It has partnerships with local growers and purchases grain from local farms for its processing operations.

«California's vintners and growers have embraced our program for the long - term viability of their family businesses and local communities,» said Wine Institute President and CEO Robert P. (Bobby) Koch.

Understanding the importance of education, St. Francis shares a strong message of sustainability with the public through informative vineyard tours and offers technical and financial assistance to local grape growers for sustainability certification and education.

We work with local farms to find the freshest produce and with local growers for the best in proteins.

Much like a microbrewery, we continually look for interesting expressions of additional varietals from local esteemed grape growers.

Her goal is to increase economic opportunities for growers and businesses, and to increase access to local, nutritious foods.

A special thanks to the Almond Board of California for supporting the local growers and handlers of almonds!

The rise of the local wine industry made it more profitable for many apple growers to turn their rich agricultural land from orchards into vineyards.

For the second year now, we have teamed up with local peach growers and the Food Bank of South Jersey to transform tons of undersized or slightly blemished, not - ready - for - retail fruit into a tangy treat for peach loveFor the second year now, we have teamed up with local peach growers and the Food Bank of South Jersey to transform tons of undersized or slightly blemished, not - ready - for - retail fruit into a tangy treat for peach lovefor - retail fruit into a tangy treat for peach lovefor peach lovers.

For livestock and aquaculture operations, establish relationships with local growers as well as food manufacturers (e.g., breweries) and retailers (e.g., grocers, restaurants, vendors, cafeterias, food banks) to use wasted food, as allowed under federal and state law, as a feed stock.

Our Growers take pride in raising all naturally grown, antibiotic and hormone free chickens for the freshest, best - tasting chicken available in local supermarkets, butcher shops and delis.

Created in 1998, the Co-op's Growers Meeting has become a game - changer for local producers as they work to survive and thrive in today's marketplace.

Many farmers have been in business with the Co-op for decades, while others are young growers who are making a commitment to the land and the business of local agriculture.

In many cases, you may be able to find a local organic grower who sells bok choy but has not applied for formal organic certification either through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) or through a state agency.

With an emphasis on cooking and healthy eating, and the importance of purchasing and eating local food will support local food growers in the community and in the region, the Kitchener Market offers fun and educational opportunities for children and adults alike.

This works great for me because I really do believe in supporting local growers and growing / storing my own food.

For San Diegans, local means items sourced within the county line, plus 25 miles above the north county border, where the bulk of citrus growers are situated.