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February 2007 AGROFORESTRY NEWSLINE >>> February 2007 News of the science and practice of temperate agroforestry in North America, brought to you by the Association for Temperate Agroforestry (AFTA). IN THIS EDITION:
The 2007 Agroforestry conference The deadline for presenters to submit abstracts for the conference was November 15. Online registration for the conference is now available. The instructions to authors can also be downloaded from the website. Check the Agroforestry conference website to register for the conference and to find out more information about the 2007 conference. The December 2006 issue of Temperate Agroforester The December issue of the Temperate Agroforester is now available for online viewing. This issue highlights the 2007 AFTA conference to be held in Quebec City, Quebec. Online course on Non-timber Forest Products Eric Jones, co-author of the book "Non-timber Forest Products in the United States," is leading an online course through Oregon State University. The course, Non-timber Forest Products Culture and Management, combines forestry and anthropology "to look at the fascinating and complex world of non-timber forest product (e.g., mushrooms, floral greens, medicinal plants, and seeds) harvesting and the implications for sustainable forest management." For more information, contact Eric at etjones@ifcae.org. Creation of U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture The Organic Trade Association (OTA) praised a significant step taken toward the creation of a new Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture as part of the U.S. House of Representative’s Agriculture Committee in the 110th Congress. Democrats have designated Representative Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) to chair the new subcommittee. Are Wal-Mart’s “Organics” Organic? The Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection plans to examine practices of Wal-Mart and other retailers after complaints that they may be misleading customers regarding which foods are organic, reports Business Week. Complaints about banner and shelf advertising in stores prompted the investigation. USDA has not decided yet whether to pursue an investigation based on its receipt of the same complaints. A Guide to one of the Word’s Important Medicinal Plants A new publication by Par: Noni: The Complete Guide - This 112-page, full-color book covers the latest information on growing, processing, and consuming Noni. There are over 140 photographs of this tropical healing plant known as Noni. Order your copy today from the above website. Eco-Funding Deal Reached for Canadian Rainforests International environmental groups and Canadian officials said Sunday they have struck a C$120 million ($103 million) deal to help fund environmentally friendly businesses in Canada's Pacific coast rainforest. Environmentalists said the deal to use private and public funds to promote environmentally sustainable businesses should be an example for international wilderness conservation. Much of the money will be used in small native Indian communities, where unemployment is often more than 70 percent because of the decline of the fishing and timber industries. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Thanks to the following correspondents and sources for the information they contributed this month: ATTRA, Business Week, FAO, NACD, and the Overstory. YOU CAN HELP Please tell us about agroforestry-related news from your area or institution. We welcome your contributions of photos and/or news about useful information sources (in print and online), education and training opportunities, research or demonstration projects, success stories, etc. For submission guidelines, please visit www.aftaweb.org/resources1.php?page=47. Contact the Newsline editor by e-mailing infonews@aftaweb.org. SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE To Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the Agroforestry Newsline: www.aftaweb.org/resources1.php?page=7 |
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