Agribio expands AgTech and promotes innovation

At AgriBio, Australia’s leading biological institute, Bundora, a multi-million dollar expansion is now complete – boosting biotechnology research and providing a new innovation center for agtech startups. The 1,600-square-foot venue, built jointly by the Victorian Government and the University of La Trobe’s Agribio Center for Agribiology – will be fully operational with the new funding … Read more

Home and Garden Diet

Aptos Monterey Bay Dahlia Association holds annual sales The Monterey Bay Dahlia Association holds its annual tuberculosis sale on Saturday, 9-11 am outside the Red Apple Cafe at Der Park Mall. The sale runs rain or light. Visit mbdahlias.org for more information about the club and its sales. Santa Cruz California Native Plant Association holds … Read more

Apples on Robot Eve

It’s almost there. Hunter J has snatched this apple from Rip Robotics, but the company will soon have to make its own machine. Robots are nearing the point of collecting fruit at the Golbert Valley gardens, engineers are working hard to complete their machines, and the current supply of manpower is becoming increasingly difficult. Rip … Read more

Appoints New Non-Profit President

New Bedford – The Southwest Community Foundation’s regional conservation department manager, Leonard Lee, has been named the new non-profit president and CEO. The Foundation’s Board of Directors announced Lee’s appointment in a press release on Thursday, noting that he has more than 30 years of experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors. Lee will … Read more

Education wins this legislative session

The Idaho Public Education System has achieved a number of victories in the 2022 legislative session that ended this week. As the President of the Idaho State Board of Education, I would like to thank the legislators and Idaho government Brad Little for their historic investment in our students, schools and institutions and our dedicated … Read more

The Horticultural Helpline answers gardening

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March 31, 2022 Virginia Cooperative Extension: Prince William Unit (VCE) provides a community-based horticultural support line. The 100-year-old organization, VCE is dedicated to gardening and works with Virginia State University and Virginia Tech. According to a press release issued by Prince William County, most of the volunteers received education and training to become a senior … Read more