Month: May 2014

Meatless Monday Popularity Questioned By Animal Agriculture Alliance

May 1, 2014 Emily Meredith, Animal Agriculture Alliance/Beef Issues Quarterly

In anticipation of the campaign’s 10th anniversary, the Alliance decided to individually survey each of the participating schools, restaurants and corporations listed on the campaign’s own website to find out why they participate in the program and what they’re seeing from consumers as a result of that participation. The results we uncovered led us to believe that Meatless Monday is not as popular as it would have you believe. …

American Floral Endowment Research Deserves Some Love

May 1, 2014 American Floral Endowment

While research might not always be the most exciting aspect of the floral industry, it deserves some love! AFE has approved more than $280,000 in funding for 2014-2015. This research provides knowledge that helps the industry grow stronger and more profitable. …

Darwin Perennials Day 2014

May 1, 2014 Ball Horticultural Company

Just one day could shape the course of your whole growing and selling season! At Darwin Perennials Day, you'll experience extensive perennials trials, meet suppliers, learn from industry experts and share notes with your peers in the perennial world. …

Get Out The Vote In The 2014 American Garden Award Program

May 1, 2014 All-America Selections

American Garden Award is very pleased to invite the public to vote now in the 2014 contest. Thirty-two prestigious public gardens are participating in the nation’s only flower popularity contest—the southern gardens have the flowers planted and are ready to show them off. …

Vermont Creamery Named Top Supplier By Whole Foods Market For Excellence In Cheese

May 1, 2014 Vermont Creamery

Vermont Creamery earned one of the food industry’s most coveted awards this month at the annual Whole Foods Market Supplier Awards. The recipient of the Excellence in Cheese award, Vermont Creamery was recognized for its “commitment to amazing quality products” and its “contribution to sustainable agriculture” through Ayers Brook Farm, the country’s first demonstration goat dairy. …