Hannaford Supermarkets Adopts Keep Local Farms™ Initiative Throughout Stores, A First in the Country
Today, Hannaford Supermarkets joined forces with local dairy farmers to launch the Keep Local Farms™ initiative throughout its 171 New England and New York grocery stores. Hannaford is the first retailer in the country to implement the Keep Local Farms program. The initiative will help raise funds for local Northeast dairy farmers, ensure a local, fresh supply of milk, and provide customers a way to support local dairy farmers and the local food network they help to sustain.

Wyoming Alpaca Breeding Co. Announces Investment Opportunities
The down turn in the economy has given cause for consumers to consider the many investment opportunities of Alpaca farming. Alpacas are a member of the Camelid family found originally in the Altiplano of South America. The Alpaca’s value lies in its soft, luxurious fleece, used in everything from sweaters and hats to gloves and blankets. And, Alpaca profits today are found in breeding these gentle creatures.

The Future Of Farming???
DICKSON D. DESPOMMIER Published: August 23, 2009

Revolutionary, Newly Patented Invention is a Solution to Stop the Cycle of Poverty and End World Hunger
Portable Farms, Inc. is in discussions with Federal Governments (including the US Federal Government) to bring fresh, healthy organic vegetables and fish (Tilapia) to those who are hungry. A single 10,000 square foot Portable Farms(TM) Aquaponics System (PFAS)(patent pending) using gravel (not soil), and a minimal amount of water (90% - 95% less water than in-ground farming), and minimal energy and labor grows over 60,000 vegetables and 20,000 pounds of fish per year, and only requires one person to operate.

Alpacas! MABA Alpaca Celebration, Nov. 14-15, 2009 Westminster, MD
The Maryland Alpaca Breeders Association is sponsoring their annual alpaca event at the Carroll County Agricultural Center in Westminster, MD. Alpacas, alpaca products, fleece, halter show, costume classes, demonstrations, herdsire breedings auction, and more. Free event, all welcome.

FireFly Farms Cebrates Six New Awards in 2009 Award Competitions
FireFly Farms (www.fireflyfarms.com), producer of artisan goat cheeses in Mountain Maryland's Allegheny Plateau, proudly announces six additional individual awards received by its goat cheeses in its 2009 competition season.

CRETA Farms Gourmet Deli Meats Available Exclusively at SHOP 'n SAVE September 3
CRETA FARMS Gourmet Deli Meats with Extra Virgin Olive Oil - the first and only lunchmeat to have extra delicious, extra nutritious, extra virgin olive oil in every slice - will be sold exclusively in 72 SHOP 'n SAVE and SHOP 'n SAVE Express stores in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia beginning September 3.

Alpaca Scales used for Dual Purposes
Alpacas are animals that are closely related to llamas, and less closely related to camels. They originated in South America, especially in the Andes Mountains where their meat, and more importantly, the fiber from their coats was highly prized. Alpacas are raised by thousands of breeders, owners and small farmers in the United States. The animals are considered by some to be pets, by others to be a source of valuable fiber to be sheared and sold, and by others as in investment.

Kreider Farms Earns Influential Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification
Eco-friendly PA farm one of the first in the nation to earn industry's rigorous new safety certification