BowTie Inc., celebrates the launch of UrbanFarmOnline.com with over $6,500 in prizes to be given away

LOS ANGELES, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the astounding growth of Urban Farm magazine, and the burgeoning interest in urban farming, BowTie, Inc. announced the launch of UrbanFarmOnline.com.

"The sustainable lifestyle is of interest to a growing number of people," said June Kikuchi, Vice President Chief Content Officer. "People want to live in a manner that encourages energy conservation, healthy foods and supporting local goods and services."

UrbanFarmOnline.com will feature a wide variety of topics, including urban livestock, sustainable living, and gardening in an urban environment as well as an online community for sharing tips and ideas for starting your own backyard or patio farm.

To celebrate the launch, visitors have the chance of winning daily prizes from May 18, 2010 to May 28, 2010. Prizes include chicken coops, pens, feeders, garden tools, trimmers, food dehydrators, outdoor grills, work-wear for women and more! Over 40 prizes totaling more than $6,500 in value will be given away in one week.

"More and more people are planting their own food, raising small livestock and living sustainable lifestyles than ever before," said Michelle Williams, Internet Marketing Director for BowTie, Inc.. "We've created a destination where urban farmers can get professional tips as well as share their experiences and ideas with like-minded people.  It's both informative and fun."

"We're excited to see this isn't an East Coast-West Coast initiative, either," added Lisa Munniksma, Managing Editor of Urban Farm magazine. "Urban farming is taking place in the largest cities and the smallest towns across the country."

UrbanFarmOnline can be found at http://www.urbanfarmonline.com

About BowTie, Inc.

BowTie, Inc. is the leader in special interest agrarian magazines, pet magazines, trade magazines, books and websites dedicated to hobby farmers, sustainable living enthusiasts, pet-loving consumers, pet-supply retailers, veterinarians, breeders, and pet professionals worldwide.  Divisions of BowTie, Inc. include BowTie Magazines, BowTie Press, BowTie News, Thoroughbred Times Company, Global Distribution Services, and AnimalNetwork.com.

SOURCE BowTie, Inc.

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