Saving and Rebuilding Lives in Myanmar Jun 18, 2008
Through this initiative long-term food insecurity and a sharp drop in community income levels will hopefully be avoided. International Medical Corps and its partner will provide farming equipment, including tractors to replace the water buffalos that died in the cyclone, fuel, and seeds. (AlertNet)
Delta region seeks to reap benefits of agritourism Mar 22, 2008
Agritourism in Arkansas is defined as any activity, enterprise or business designed to increase farm and community income through combining the essential elements of the tourism and agriculture industries. In 2006, the Rockefeller Institute received a 50,000 Rural Business Opportunity Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to research agritourism potential in the Arkansas River Valley. (Tri-City Tribune, AR)
West Lampung livelihoods benefit from agroforestry Sep 10, 2007
In addition, the HKM program can boost land value and community income, promote investment in tree planting and land cultivation, and enhance the value of agroforestry's environment services. With the introduction of HKM and agroforestry to Tribudisyukur by the end of the 1990s, the severely damaged Bukit Rigis forest has now been restored. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Relay For Life brings community together Jul 16, 2007
think everyone has done a fantastic job, said Marcy Pebley, community income development specialist with the American Cancer Society. he whole community welcomed the American Cancer Society here and it has been an amazing event. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Cancer victims and supporters making strides against disease Jun 10, 2007
The important component to Relay is that it s overnight, said Gina Severcool Wilson, community income development specialist for the American Cancer Society. Cancer doesn t stop at night, when you go to bed. (Scranton Times, PA)
