DRINK WEIRD’s Post

It's Fall, and there are so many seasonal events taking place from Fall Festivals to Winter Wonderlands, including Christmas Light events, Haunted Houses, and Farmer's Markets. Popular agritainment options include things like u-pick fruit and veggies events, corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patches, petting zoos, and cooking classes. If your business utilizes agricultural or aquacultural-related activities during this season, we have you covered! #agritainment #insurancecoverage #getcovered #insuranceforyourlifestyle #howmuchcanyouaffordtolose

Vineyard Update: We received 1.3 inches of rain this week. More rain is in the forecast. Rain is vital to Virginia’s wine industry as most of our acreage is not irrigated. The timing and severity of drought conditions determine the affect on the vintage. Last year’s dry spell was later in the growing season and we had an exceptional quality vintage. This year’s dry spell was worrisome because it was more severe and it was prior to verasion. Verasion is approximately 16 weeks after bud break. This year’s warm temps and dry conditions have accelerated the grapes. Most growers I have talked to say we are 10-14 days ahead of last year. Verasion usually starts 16 weeks after bud break (we are at week 13) but we will likely see it begin in the next week or so. We will be watching the grape bunches carefully. In early to mid-August we will start to test the juice for acid (pH) and sugar (brix). #knowyourwine #virginiavineyards #virginiawine

Despite the wettest 18 months since 1836, increasing fertiliser and energy costs; the UK Food Security Index 2024 (published last month) reported that in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, confidence in food supply chain actors to ensure food is safe to eat varied by actor. Respondents were more likely to report confidence in farmers (84%) and shops and supermarkets (81%) and least likely to report confidence in takeaways (54%), and food delivery services (39%). #BackBritishFarming #YourHarvest #UKFarming #BeConfident

🌞Summer vibes, olive trees and #olives🫒 They provide us with pleasant shade on hot days and taste delicious in dishes. To achieve high-quality yields and end products, farmers need to apply #IntegratedPestManagement practices based on #DataBasedDecisions. Growers use #Trapview to monitor pest insects in their fields and orchards. The monitoring season for 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒓𝒂 𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒆 in olive orchards has just started. We will closely monitor 🧐 the orchards to achieve the highest possible quality harvest. #CropProtection #PestManagement #CropManagement #PestControl

I'm excited to share my knowledge about wild edible plants and berries. This guide is for anyone who loves food or wants to try new things. It will show you how to pick natural foods safely and smartly. You'll learn about tasty crops and wild berries, making adding them to your meals easy. Foraging connects us with nature's gifts, an ancient practice. #BerryForaging #EdibleBerries #PlantIdentification #WildEdiblePlants

Do you know why harvesting hops at the right time is so essential? Harvesting at the correct time is important to ensure that they are of the highest quality. Early harvest can reduce yield and even impact the yield of the following year. Alternatively, late harvest can result in enhanced oxidisation, reducing the storage life and impact the unique flavour of the hops. One factor that influences the correct time for harvesting hops is the moisture content. Read this blog to find out more and see how Precisa’s moisture analyzer range can help improve your hop harvest and you beer!  https://ow.ly/Ntrw50Sulss  #Hops #BeerMaking #Brewing #HopsHarvest #MoistureAnalysis

Vegetable Knowledge Test 😄 Can you find all the Vegetables lurking within the grid? There are 10 words waiting to be discovered! How many can you find? #TheAfricanFarmersStories #puzzle #TGIF #tgif

𝗨𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿#eggshells -Nourish your tomatoes with a boost of calcium -Feed eggshells to your chickens -Use crushed eggshells in the garden to deter pests -Add them to the compost -Boil eggshells in your coffee -Wild bird food -Use eggshells to start seedlings indoors Do you use #eggshells? Comment below, let us know how you use your #eggshells Source https://loom.ly/xaPyzvs

Conquering Pre-Harvest Fruit Drop! Ever wondered why some apples decide to let go just before the harvest? That's pre-harvest fruit drop for you. Watch as we uncover the mystery behind this natural process and share expert insights on how to minimize it. Together, we'll ensure your orchards yield the harvest you've been working so hard for. #FruitDropInsights #OrchardCare #HarvestSuccess #OrchardlyKnows #OrchardlyApp #kashmirapples

When It's National don't put all your eggs in one Omelet day it's an overt poultry "Basket" play on words. #DontPutAllYourEggsinOneOmelet Regardless where and how you use your eggs please buy from a diverse group of local farmers. Support a Diverse Group of American Farmers. Celebrate Every Day ! #allyoureggsinonebasket #allyoureggsinomeomelet #diviersify #riskmanagement #riskadverse https://lnkd.in/eGvThcpH