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Plastic Pot Recycling
You can help reduce the amount of horticultural waste in landfills by recycling your plastic garden pots, polystyrene cell packs and trays at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This program collected 140,000 pounds of horticultural waste in 2011. This is an … Continue reading
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Tagged AgriMissouri, horticultural waste, plastic pot, recycling
Schnucks Taking Steps to Grow Local
St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets Inc. has partnered with BrightFarms Inc. to build a new greenhouse that can deliver local produce year round, starting sometime in 2013, according to a report in the St. Louis Business Journal. The $2 million, 43,500-square-foot … Continue reading
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Tagged AgriMissouri, buy local, greenhouse, schnucks
Kroger to Recruit Veterans
The Progressive Grocer reports Kroger Co. is partnering with other major companies in the 100,000 jobs mission to recruit transitioning veterans. Check out the link to learn more. http://www.progressivegrocer.com/top-stories/headlines/industry-intelligence/id36656/kroger-launches-military-recruiting-initiative/
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Grand Tasting
The Grand Tasting is a night Columbia’s wine lovers look forward to all year long. This year’s Grand Tasting showcases more than 400 wines. Your $50 ticket comes in the form of a passport. Make your way to the booths … Continue reading
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Tagged AgriMissouri, Grand Tasting, local food, Missouri local food, Missouri Wine
Plants and People: China (Interactive Exhibit)
Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the wonders of China, a country rich in natural landscapes, habitats and plant species diversity at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Enjoy interactive displays, images, artifacts, costumes, puppets, games, puzzles and books as … Continue reading
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Tagged AgriMissouri, China, interactive exhibit, Missouri Botanical Garden
Best of Missouri Market
The Best of Missouri Market, a Missouri Botanical Garden signature event, draws an annual attendance of 25,000 people to the Garden over the course of the three-day Market event. More than 120 Missouri food producers and crafters offer fresh produce, … Continue reading
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Grand Opening – The Blue Owl Sweet Shoppe
Car Cruise – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pie Judging and Ribbon Cutting – 2 p.m. Kids’ Karaoke – 4 to 8 p.m. More Information – (636) 671-6233, www.theblueowl.com
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Tagged AgriMissouri, local food, The Blue Owl
The Great Missouri Buzz Off
It’s time to get out in those gardens – and what better way to get your plants growing than bees. Whether you want to pollinate your fruits and vegetables, dabble in beekeeping or join the ranks of professional beekeeping, this will assist … Continue reading
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Third Annual Maplewood Coffee Crawl
http://www.feaststl.com/feast-events/article_b9ea43e4-5744-11e1-9f98-0019bb30f31a.html
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Tagged coffee, coffee crawl, maplewood
Missouri School offers Culinary Degrees
An article from Feast Magazine about culinary training opportunities http://www.feaststl.com/online-exclusives/the-feed/article_e225597c-8d7a-11e1-9f06-0019bb30f31a.html
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A Revival of Spirits
An article from Feast Magazine discussing the growing world of craft distilling in Missouri. http://www.feaststl.com/this-months-feast/feature-articles/article_91edcd42-71fd-11e1-994c-001a4bcf6878.html
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Tagged beer, craft brewing, distilling, spirits
Boonville Casino to Serve Local Beef
Missouri Legacy Beef now being served at Isle of Capri Casino, Boonville http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fP6nX9Tsik&feature=share
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Tagged Farmers Pick Buffet, missouri legacy beef
New Buffet at Casino Features Local Food
Isle of Capri Casino General Manager Baron Fuller talks about the new “Farmers Pick Buffet,” featuring local Missouri producers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EokV6jaaFkg
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Tagged Farmers Pick Buffet, local food
AgriMissouri Members – Canvas Tote Bags Now Available
Farmers’ market canvas tote bags are available for farmers’ markets and businesses to purchase. Continue reading
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Agroforestry Means Food Prosperity…and More!
News article about a business producing wholesome mushroom products while sustainably managing the forest at the same time. Continue reading
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