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Building farmer awareness key to sustainability efforts


Helping growers understand the importance of sustainability-enhancement programs.
Nathan Reed and Jesse Flye have been doing their part to help educate clothing brand and retailer representatives about sustainable cotton production by inviting them to their farms and local gins.
Now, they’re also lending their efforts to help growers better understand the importance of their participation in sustainability-enhancement programs like the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and the Better Cotton Initiative.
“Fortunately, I’ve been able through Cotton Incorporated, USDA and the National Cotton Council to have quite a bit of interaction with brands and retailers,” said Reed, who farms in Lee and St. Francis Counties in Arkansas. “I traveled to China and Dubai a couple of years ago to speak to cotton mill owners. ....

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Arkansas Extension Service to host several virtual classes at no cost


Small Food Business Webinars
New webinars are posted each week for anyone interested in small food business. The Local, Regional & Safe Foods team provides advice for food business owners in Arkansas and provides guidance for Share Grounds clients.
Webinars are on the Arkansas Extension Service’s website on the Local Foods page.
Pruning with a Purpose
Pruning with a Purpose will be held Tuesday, Feb. 2, from noon until 1 p.m.  Faulkner County Extension Agent and Certified Arborist Krista Quinn will teach basic pruning techniques to achieve desired results and reduce harm to trees. Participants will learn when, how, and why to prune their trees for maximum satisfaction. This presentation is part of the Arkansas Urban Forestry Council’s public education series. ....

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