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Deer Season - don't forget to wear ORANGE!

Blog: Ramblings from Havenwood Farms   -   Friday November 20, 2009   -   By Shanan

Well, this morning is the start of Illinois'  early season shotgun hunting for deer.  I walked outside to feed the animals and heard quite a few distant gunshots.  The morning was cool and foggy, but the deer must have been moving.  ...

Stocking Stuffer Mittens

Blog: Dutch Hollow Acres   -   Friday November 20, 2009   -   By lklik

It’s Christmas time! Love this time of year because finally get to give family and friends the items I’ve been working on.   My latest work has been a pair of crochet mittens from our very own home grown alpaca.   I’m mostly following this ...

Holly's PIlgrim Stuffing

Blog: Cookus Interruptus   -   Friday November 20, 2009   -   By Cynthia

Your guests will swoon over this aromatic stuffing made with fresh sage, local apples, cranberries, roasted chestnuts and artisan bread. Can be used for the bird or as excellent vegetarian side dish.  Watch the video at Cookus Interruptus.  

Holiday Shopping with Herb'n Renewal!

Blog: Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal   -   Friday November 20, 2009   -   By Karin

Come visit Herb'n Renewal at... *~* Botanica's Christmas Market and Bazaar *~* Saturday, November 28, 2009 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:00 noon – 5:00pm A great time to get...

Mass Local Food: Orders are Open for one week. Fr...

Blog: Massachusetts Local Food   -   Friday November 20, 2009   -   By Kerrie

Hi everyone! Ordering for Mass Local Food begins Nov 20th & runs til midnight Nov.30th.  Pick up will be Fri. Dec. 4th .   As always, we would love some help on sorting/distribution day.  If you are available from 1pm - 3pm or...

Wounded soldiers holiday address

Blog: Blossom's Wild Herb Lavender Farm   -   Friday November 20, 2009   -   By Blossomfarm

*Last night at the local youth group ages 6 to 13, I suggested to write a short note to wounded American soldiers, I was quite surprise at the eagerness the children wanted to participate instead of doing some type of craft or activity. After reading a few...

THINK Dairy Happy

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Friday November 20, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

Dairy Happy in Wisconsin 

Season's Greetings from the Blossom Farm

Blog: Blossom's Wild Herb Lavender Farm   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Blossomfarm

Dear All, At this Thanksgiving Season I need to look back at my past years and and thank all my customers and the great folks at Local Harvest that has made my business a great success.  I really want to say a special thank you to my wonderful customers...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 11-20-09

Blog: Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Enjoy a Local Feast, Good Friends and Family… The Thanksgiving farmers’ market is Friday, November 20 th at the Westminster DPW garage (1 Oakmont Ave) from 3:00 until 7:00.  We...

Gardens all put to bed

Blog: Maplewood Natural Organics   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Hannah and Eric

It's been too long since I've been on here. I get frustrated with my computer and end up not wanting to spend much time on it! The gardens are all put to rest for the season. The only thing left standing are the brussels sprouts. We'll be harvesting half...

The Great Quail Escape

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Emily

We have had the pleasure of raising bobwhite quail for over a year now.  They are tiny little birds with big voices and toy-sized eggs which hatch into bumblebee-sized chicks.  They are kept in one of our portable "tractors," a fully...

Gas Consumption: Lawn Mowers vs. Tillers

Blog: F.A. Farm   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Walter

While looking at my tiller gas consumption in my spreadsheet for the last year, I noticed something astonishing. I used 23 gallons of gas for mowing the lawn, versus 22.25 gallons for my tillers (I don't have a tractor). In other words, I use more gas for...

Basil: The Beneficial Medicinal

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Jessica

  Basil, beyond being one of my most valued culinary herbs, is also one of my most valued medicinal herbs. Basil is known to be a great source of vitamin K, calcium, and other nutrients, as well as being abundant in antioxidants. There are many...

Christmas is coming, and so is the sausage

Blog: Twin Creeks Farms- Wesley Stephens and Bethany Stephens   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Wesley and Bethany

This fall continues to be our busiest ever. Our winter pastures are turning green and looking very nice and we are taking the first 3 beeves of the fall to be processed tomorrow. Traditional country sausage is very popular in our area, especially around the...

Baby Ducks arrive

Blog: Walnut Hill Farm at Elm Springs, LLC   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Jeff

19 Nov.. The ducks arrived yesterday and have settled in nicely.  All of the day old runners survived the trip from the hatchery in Ohio.  There was a slight change in the order, but in the end all 60 ducklings arrived safe and sound. ...

Pre-winter busyness on the farm - barns, piglets, ...

Blog: Antaya Acres Heritage Farm   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Brett & Stephanie

With winter just around the corner, you would think things on the farm would be slowing down as the days continue to shorten.  Not so here at Antaya Acres.  Our last fall litter of piglets arrived the other day, and are doing grand: 11 beautiful...

piglet sausage available soon

Blog: Anonymous Farm   -   Thursday November 19, 2009   -   By Risha

Four of our eight little piggies were taken to the processor this week. Hana and her friend Skylar are saying goodbye along with our reverse herd dog Aggie. When the piglets escaped last month Aggie wasn't the best herding dog, she kept scattering th...

Recycling barrels as rain barrels, compost tumbler...

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Wednesday November 18, 2009   -   By Kay

Grow and Share has a supply of large plastic barrels we are recycling... These are a great size for rain barrels, just a little smaller than 55 gallon drums. If you don't need a rain barrel, they can be cut into halves and used as large planters. Or...

Cedar Posts, Part 2

Blog: Hurricane Farm   -   Wednesday November 18, 2009   -   By Chris

Just got word today from a wood-cutter friend several towns over that he has 76 more cedar logs for us.  Perfect timing for some of my upcoming building projects.  I was starting to use up the first load with all the fencing that we put up in our...


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