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Introducing Farmstead Creamery & Cafe!

Blog: North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Wednesday February 22, 2012   -   By Ann, Laura, and Kara

Maybe you have met the ladies—Laura, Kara, and Ann Berlage—at the Cable Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings, or as a member in their produce CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), or through a friend while enjoying a meal of pasture-raised chicken,...

Vegetable Herb Transplants

Blog: Red Goat Gardens   -   Wednesday February 22, 2012   -   By Rick

Vegetable and herb transplants available in 2-3 weeks.  Many types of tomatoes hot, mild, sweet peppers herbs.

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EGGS

Blog: Red Goat Gardens   -   Wednesday February 22, 2012   -   By Rick

Lots of eggs till the end of Feb.

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Maple Brittle

Blog: Mohawk Valley Trading Co.   -   Wednesday February 22, 2012   -   By Betty

Ingredients: 2 C maple syrup 2 T butter ¼ t cream of tartar Scant dash of salt Directions Grease a 7x7 sheet pan Add all ingredients to a small, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil. DO NOT stir When mixture reached 280 degrees remove from heat and pour...

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Ash Wednesday's Asparagus Bed

Blog: L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Wednesday February 22, 2012   -   By Twilya

The frost broke earlier in the week so today, Ash Wednesday, is the day we start our new Asparagus bed.   If all goes according to plan we will have some asparagus for sale in 2013 and we will have A LOT for sale in 2014.   I have longed for an...

Starting Back

Blog: K&M Farm   -   Wednesday February 22, 2012   -   By Ken

To All Our Loyal Friends And Customers. The last couple of years have been trying times for the farm , with a new direction that we headed, with a new artisian bread line that has been very good to us.The love still is with the everyday farming that we...

Planning For a Successful Michigan CSA

Blog: Central Michigan CSA   -   Tuesday February 21, 2012   -   By Joe

Thanks to the Internet research into complex topics has been made much easier and as I look into CSA programs I can even get an almost "first hand" account.  I'm planning for 20 plus members in our Mid Michigan CSA program for 2012 and I've...

One More person.

Blog: Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Tuesday February 21, 2012   -   By Marte Holen

Our family of 3 have become 4, no I did not hid my pregnancy from you guys. I was not pregnant, we are adopting, a boy, 3 month old. He came to use on the 5th, but finally our blog is fixed, so I could tell you.  He is adjusting well, and so are we, well...

Heirloom Vegetables - A Little Bit of Our Heritage

Blog: Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce   -   Tuesday February 21, 2012   -   By Jeff

What draws many of my customers to heirlooms is flavor. They want a tomato that tastes like a real tomato, not a plastic one. They long for corn that tastes like it did when they were a kid. They search for a sweet, juicy muskmelon,...

What you do not read in the farm books

Blog: Miolea Organic Farm   -   Tuesday February 21, 2012   -   By Brian

I do not mean to be so negative when describing the difference in lifestyles growing up in a metropolis versus trying to live a life sustainably.  There are stark differences when the environments are compared and...

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Spring?

Blog: Family Circle Centennial Farm   -   Tuesday February 21, 2012   -   By Emily

It feels like spring despite the snow that keeps trying to stick around. I know we are close when I am getting everything in order for the farm. We ordered a huge load of compost from Wakenhut Gartens to be delivered tomorrow! A good portion of that 10 yards...

TONICS

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Tuesday February 21, 2012   -   By Elaynn

  When you hear or see the word TONIC what comes to mind? For some, it is spring tonics that we have heard the old timers talk about. For others, a good way to rid your body of serious illnesses, such as cancer. Still others, think of quackery....

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Seed Day - Breast Cancer Awareness

Blog: Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce   -   Tuesday February 21, 2012   -   By Jeff

Today I am off to pick up my large seed order. The company said I could tour the facility when I get there. I am really looking forward to learning how they sort, store and package the seed. My friend Rick Wilkening and another buddy, Mike Maddox are going...

Maple Cornbread Biscuits

Blog: Mohawk Valley Trading Co.   -   Tuesday February 21, 2012   -   By Betty

Ingredients: ½ C cornmeal 1 ½ C flour ½ t salt 1T baking powder ½ t cream of tartar 2/3 C butter room temperature, plus 1 T melted 2 t maple syrup , plus 1 T maple syrup separate 2/3 C milk Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly butter a baking...

2012 Kidding season is underway

Blog: Cree Farm   -   Monday February 20, 2012   -   By Lisa and Gary

Lucy and Sky have started kidding season off with nicely. Each with a set of twins. Kiawah and Kewanee are up next, followed by Joy and Dixie. 2011 does, Golda and Jenna are due in April. We'll continue to post photos on our Facebook...

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New varieties and

Blog: Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Monday February 20, 2012   -   By Michael

   We have new varieties of plants this year from Europe and Asia. These varieties are heirlooms, but new to us--eggplants, greens, peppers, and not sure what the one is...kind of looks like a stubby cucumber but has a sweet melon smell and taste....

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Preparing for 2012 Harvest Season

Blog: People who enjoy Chevon   -   Monday February 20, 2012   -   By browneyednatalie

Goat Peak Ranch near Red Wing, Minnesota is preparing for the upcoming 2012 kidding season, chickens, and getting the garden ready. As we approach the season we cant help but wonder how all the other Ranchers & Farmers are doing with the economy and...

Spring??? in Kansas

Blog: Caprine Corner   -   Monday February 20, 2012   -   By Lisa

Here it is the middle of Feb. and we are having weather like March..  So far no real snowfall, and very little rain.  The critters are doing well, We are sending a couple of the horses to Kansas City to be used by a Youth Ministery, they will be used...

New Additions to the Medical Teas from Amazing Gra...

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Monday February 20, 2012   -   By Sharon

Hello All! It's been a while since I have posted a blog, been busy and trying to keep up with life in general that when I do have a second, its late and time for some Chamomile Tea and off to bed! I have so many herbal blends and remedies in addition...

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