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"EGG" CITING ART
(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 23, 2008 ) BRODHEAD, WI --- Joylene Reavis spends many winter days reminiscing of warmer times by painting vibrant flowers on dark green emu eggshells. Ms. Reavis and her husband, Mike, own and operated Sugar Maple Emu Farm, www.SugarMapleEmu.com, located SW of Brodhead,... more
Innovative Latino owned firm leading the way for solar farming
(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 12, 2008 ) Sacramento, CA - The California Air Resources Board (CARB) was charged by state law to establish new goals for reducing emissions of heat-trapping gases to 1990 levels by 2020. Although business groups have charged that this would negatively impact the State’s economy... more
Local Farmer represents Michigan Emu Growers Association
(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 03, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA - Along with current American Emu Association (AEA) Board of Directors, State Affiliate presidents met on July 17, 2008 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for their annual pre-convention meeting. The Michigan Emu Growers Association (MEGA) was represented... more
The Alligator Harvest Celebration
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 14, 2008 ) West Palm Beach, Florida -- If you’ve ever wanted to know what a Florida gator hunt was all about and why the annual event is a model for game management programs around the country, consider going to this years kick off party. This year is the 5th Annual Alligator... more
Local Emu Farmer represents Montana at national meeting
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 02, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA – High feed and fuel prices were among the hot topics discussed at the American Emu Association (AEA) convention. The convention was held in Harrisburg, PA and ran from July 17th through 20th. The Montana Emu Association (MTEA) was represented by its... more
Local Farmer represents Tennessee Emu Association at national meeting
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 01, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA - Along with current American Emu Association (AEA) Board of Directors, State Affiliate presidents met on July 17, 2008 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for their annual pre-convention meeting. The Tennessee Emu Association (MNEA) was represented by board... more
Massachusetts Farmer represents New England Emu Association Nationally
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 01, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA - According to USDA there are over 100 emu farms scattered across the New England states of Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island. The New England Emu Association (NEEA) is an affiliate of the American Emu Association,... more
Local Farmer represents Iowa Emu Association Nationally
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 01, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA - Along with current American Emu Association (AEA) Board of Directors, State Affiliate presidents met on July 17, 2008 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for their annual pre-convention meeting. The Iowa Emu Association (IEA) was represented by its president,... more
Berlin Resident Elected President of American Emu Association
(EMAILWIRE.COM, August 01, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA – Emu may seem like an unusual livestock for the Keystone state; but I. Michael Eppley, president of the Pennsylvania Emu Farmers Association (PEFA) is quick to point out that for most small-scale farms, mainstream agriculture is not cost effective.... more
Local Farmer represents Minnesota Emu Association at national meeting
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 31, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA - “There are over a hundred emu farms scattered across Minnesota,” said Marcia Huddleston, president of the Emu Association of Minnesota (EAM). EAM is a state affiliate of the American Emu Association, a national farming organization that supports the... more
Brodhead Farmer represents Wisconsin Emu Association
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 31, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA - Along with current American Emu Association (AEA) Board of Directors, State Affiliate presidents met on July 17, 2008 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for their annual pre-convention meeting. The Wisconsin Emu Association (WIEA) was represented by its president,... more
Local Farmer represents Maryland Emu Association
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 31, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA – According to the United States Department of Agriculture, Maryland has 38 of the over 5,000 emu farms in the United States. This year Maryland emu farmers met with others from across the country at the annual American Emu Association National Convention.... more
HUGE Goes to Pennsylvania
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 31, 2008 ) Harrisburg, PA - Darrel Kiefner, president of Hoosiers United in Growing Emus (HUGE), represented Indiana at the recent American Emu Association (AEA) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. According to USDA there are around 50 emu farms scattered across the state. HUGE... more
Latino Businessman Takes Aim At California’s Water
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 23, 2008 ) Los Angeles, CA - California most important step this year will be the development of public policy where California can actually implement water conservation, protection and allocation policies that will benefit all its residents. After experiencing two consecutive... more
American Emu Association Praises Recipients of 2008 Bitsy Cartwright Pioneer Award
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 23, 2008 ) San Angelo, TX -- The American Emu Association (AEA) announced today that Midwest City, OK members Floyd and Joyce Cook had received the 2008 Bitsy Cartwright Pioneer Award. Mr. and Mrs. Cook were recognized at the AEA 19th National Convention Banquet on Saturday,... more
