Fit for God
Farming Town Experiments to Become Energy Independent
Voice of America News September 19, 2005
Reynolds, Indiana is a small town in the Midwestern United States, boasting a population of just 550. But this tiny town is the focus of a state-run program, dubbed "Biotown USA", aiming to provide power from agricultural-based fuel.
There are three parts to the program. First, the production of biofuel, or E-85, which is 85 percent ethanol. The second and third phases involve converting animal waste into electricity and natural gas. More...
Some Americans Find Farmer’s Market Offers Best Fresh Produce
VOA News October 12, 2005
Most Americans buy fruits and vegetables in supermarkets. The mass-production and national distribution mean produce is picked days before it ripens, so it ships without damage. For the sake of convenience, many items are frozen or pre-packaged, such as salad that is prepared, washed and put into plastic bags.
But some people prefer a shopping experience they find more genuine.In recent years, shopping at farmers markets, which are open mostly on the weekend, has become a popular pastime in U.S. cities. The markets offer more than just fresh produce. Like "Peach soup, and a peach soup recipe. More...
Farmers Seek Emergency Disaster Aid
VOA News September 16, 2005
Legislation introduced this week in the U.S. Congress would provide emergency relief to American farmers in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast and in other parts of the country that are also suffering from extremes of weather.
Named or not, weather disasters last year prompted Congress to appropriate $3 billion in emergency disaster relief for American farmers. That figure is expected to rise dramatically in the wake of Katrina. A full assessment of that hurricane's impact on the U.S. agriculture industry is not expected for weeks.
4-H Program Strives to Develop US Youth
VOA News September 19, 2005
Every year, all across the United States, county and state fairs offer thousands of Americans practical entertainment, such as farm and garden exhibits and 4-H shows.
4-H is a national youth activities program. The 4 H's, "head, heart, hands and health,” represent resources that these young people are encouraged to develop through farming activities, such as raising animals.
