This website is sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Aronia Growers Association. Its purpose is to provide a forum for all segments of the Aronia industry—individual farmers, cooperatives, associations of growers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. Among its purposes is to provide a vehicle through which all components of the industry can develop and share information relating to the growing, marketing and using of Aronia.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
Healing nature - Siberian blueberries
Aronia is
absolutely healthy because it has no natural enemies and does not need to be
sprayed, and all foods richest in antioxidants which destroy harmful free
radicals
Aronia melanocarpa, popularly known as Siberian
blueberries, and if the result of these two plants found next to each other,
the human eye would be difficult to immediately distinguish them and know what
kind of work exactly.
The plant is Aronia berries, her homeland was
North America, and received the name of the Siberian because the long dospela
first in Russia and Siberia. Excellent
tolerance to winter cold and frost, even minus 45 degrees.
However, despite the many healing properties, for it is almost not enough to know. And given that no natural enemies and does not need to be sprayed, chokeberry is extremely healthy and of all foods richest in antioxidants which destroy harmful free radicals.
Severnoamerički Indians have used Aaron in the diet such as
fruit or dried mleli, and then combined them with meat or threw the cakes. Fresh fruits are often used as a
remedy for upset stomach, a tea of the leaves
for healing wounds.
It contains tannins, biofenole, flavonoids, anthocyanins,
catechins, as well as vitamins C, A, E, B2, B6, B9, and a line of vitamin P. It
also contains important minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, molybdenum,
manganese, phosphorus and iodine. Features
a very prompt and fruit sugar, sorbitol.
Such a composition of chokeberry food and
medicine that reduces the risk for many diseases, including the malignant
disease. Especially effectively
proved in colon cancer. Experts
have calculated that the human body enough that day consumed 20 to 30 grams of
fruit or eat between 20 and 30 berries.
Experience has shown that Siberian berry effectively
cleanses the body from harmful substances, including heavy metals. All of its healing properties it is
difficult to enumerate and that something has been lost. It was confirmed that stimulates
circulation, purifies the blood, relieves headaches and migraines, lowers high
blood pressure. Also, a favorable
effect on the stomach and intestines, stops diarrhea, improves immunity,
prevents the development of viral and bacterial infections. Especially beneficial effect on the
gallbladder and liver, purifying them and giving them a more regular work.Aronia
also regulate the proper functioning of the secretion of hormones of the
thyroid gland and pancreas, which is recommended in the treatment of diabetes. Encourages the healing of wounds,
slows aging process and preventing skin wrinkles, and protects against UV
radiation.
Due to the
successful strengthening of immunity, a good food for children and athletes,
but also for convalescents.In fact, it is possible that antioxidants from
Aronia help in the treatment of chronic diseases, experts emphasize that the
detailed work on this plant. List
of diseases includes heart disease, bronchitis, Parkinson's disease and even
cancer ... All ingredients of
this plant created to guard it from insects, fungi, bacteria and viruses,
antibiotics are the plant that man in his body brought unprocessed.Unprocessed
because the fruit of Aronia commonly used in dried form or as juice.
White flowers in May floral clusters, and in
the autumn leaves changing color from dark green to the wonderful bright red. The fruits are red at first, a black
station in August when dozrevaju. Dozrevaju
fast, rash, long, remain intact and do not spoil it. Are the closest to taste the taste of
black tea or red wine. Besides
being used in the dried form of juices, fruits are used for making marmalades,
jams, liqueurs, wines.
All talk of Aronia
WHAT IS REALLY INSIDE THE NEW MULTI-FUNCTION CULT BERRY?
She
is a native wild wood, which grows well, but remained undetected for a long
time - the Aronia, also known under the name of chokeberry. They gave her
almost exclusively as an ornamental shrub in Long parka attention - their
usefulness as a vitamin-rich fruit has not been long recognized.
"Aronia
is the plant of the future. It
grows outside the front door, can be planted in any garden, "says book
author Sigrid Green. Chokeberry
have valuable minerals and vitamins and a high content of anthocyanins. "They should have
anti-inflammatory in the body.Aronia in Russia is therefore officially
recognized as a medicinal plant, "says the expert.
The
black, apple-shaped fruits have a bitter raw, slightly sour taste that not
everyone likes. However, they can handle beautifully into juice, jelly,
jam, compote, brandy or wine.The berries can also be dried, cereal or cake in
the taste. Many of
these products can be found now in the health food store.
Aronia
are robust, frost-resistant shrubs that you can still plant now. Ask at nurseries or garden
stores for perennials - then the bear fruits as early as next summer. The plant cost depending on size
8 to 15 €. They
are also suitable as a hedge plant. Between the shrubs, however, a distance of 1 to
1.5 meters are maintained so that they can develop. (spe)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
How to Propose a National Research and Promotion Program
How to Propose a National Research and Promotion Program |
A complete proposal submitted to USDA should include an overview of the industry and address objectives and details of the proposed program. Specific requirements are listed below.
Industry Analysis: Develop a profile of the industry, including such information as the volume, value, and geographic distribution of domestic production; the volume, value, and countries of origin of imports; and the number of large and small businesses.
Justification: Determine the justification for a national program. Address questions, such as:
Objectives: Identify what the industry expects to achieve through the program.
Impact on Small Business: Describe how the program’s reporting, record keeping, and other compliance requirements would affect small businesses. The description should include an estimate of the types of small businesses that would be subject to the order and the type of professional skills necessary to prepare reports and otherwise comply with the program. This analysis should describe each compliance requirement, including the payment of assessments, and estimate the costs, comparing large and small entities. Distinguish initial costs from recurring or operating costs and indicate where different compliance requirements may be necessary for small businesses. In addition, identify all relevant federal rules that may duplicate, overlap, or conflict with the proposed program.
Industry Support: Determine the level of industry support for the program. USDA will not consider a proposal for which there is not substantial industry support.
Text of the Proposal: Draft the text for the proposed order. It should provide the details of the proposed program. Address all aspects of the program, such as who would pay the assessment (e.g., producers, first handlers, processors, importers); what the assessment rate would be (amount per unit of trade) or a maximum assessment rate, and whether small businesses would be exempt and, if so, the exemption level. Go to Outline and Text of Proposed Order for Research and Promotion Programs (PDF) for more information on what to put in your proposal.
Submission: In summary, the package submitted should include: (1) industry analysis; (2) justification; (3) objectives; (4) impact on small business; (5) evidence of industry support for the program; and (6) the text of the proposed order. Submit the completed package to the Administrator of AMS at the following address: Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, STOP Code 0201, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-0201.
Important: Once the proposal is published in the Federal Register, ex parte communication about the substance of the proposal between any U.S. Department of Agriculture representative involved in the decision process and interested persons about the substance of the proposed order is prohibited. Discussion about procedural matters and status reports are permitted.
|
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Wye Research and Education Center Meeting
Approximately sixty potential new growers attended a meeting on Aronia on August 23rd at the Wye Research and Education Center. Sudeep Mathew and Andrew G. Ristvey from Maryland Extension led the discussion. It is anticipated that at least thirty new Maryland farmers will join the increasing number of Aronia growers on the Eastern Shore.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)