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Starting the greenhouse

Blog: Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Friday February 10, 2012   -   By Michael

Some of the seeds that has been ordered has come in so we plan to open the greenhouse soon. Sanitation in the greenhouse is very important--a disease that could have blown in from some where else very well can still be in there. Wiping down tables, shelves,...

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2012 Season, February

Blog: Jake's Farm   -   Friday February 10, 2012   -   By Chris

We survived 2011! As many of our loyal customers already know, last year was a disaster and went down in the history books as the worst growing season ever on our farm. It was very disheartning to watch foliar diseases destroy our tomatoes while helplessly...

building some greenhouses and growing herbs

Blog: Finished up with Kickstarter   -   Tuesday February 07, 2012   -   By Amber

Yay!  So we finally met our kickstarter goal and are working on the greenhouses. Two down, three more to go. Tomato and pepper transplants are creeping right along with the lovely weather we have had, and we are going to be starting some squash and melons...

Planting Season is almost here!

Blog: Rocking A Sustainable Farm   -   Tuesday February 07, 2012   -   By Harlan and Lori

   The 2012 planting season is upon us! We are planning to offer 25 CSA memberships this summer for Washington and Baldwin County residents. I am pleased that my teenage son is willing to be my partner this year, as doing this alone caused extreme...

Walkers Fresh Veggies CSA February 2012 Newsletter

Blog: Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Tuesday January 31, 2012   -   By Mark & Carolyn

Walkers Fresh Veggies - CSA  February 2012 Newsletter Hi Everyone! I just did an inventory of seeds I have on hand left over from last year and found I have the following seeds available to plant (these are additional crops not listed in my previous...

Home again

Blog: Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Wednesday January 25, 2012   -   By Michael

   We came back from another series of seminars. I tell you seminars are good but so often they can drain energy right out of you--sitting for hours. The classes are filled with a lot of information and we learn, but when the lights are dimmed it can...

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Morgan Botanicals Herbal CSA

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Wednesday January 25, 2012   -   By Jessica

  Morgan Botanicals is very excited to announce our new Herbal CSA Memberships! Beginning this year we are offering the opportunity for local and not so local to be a part of our new monthly herbal medicines program. We have created an Herbal CSA...

Ideas about Creating a Successful Michigan CSA

Blog: Central Michigan CSA   -   Monday January 23, 2012   -   By Joe

I started offering fresh Michigan produce to the public here in Central Michigan about 4 years ago through a roadside market.  That has been successful and I've been surprised by the feedback and success that the farm market has had.   I've been...

Why Our CSA

Blog: Heritage Hills Farm   -   Sunday January 08, 2012   -   By Patricia

Our CSA has gotten rave reviews from former members and we only do 4 shares a season! Our CSA shareholders can develop a relationship with our land and the farmers who raise their food.  You can be assured your food dollars are sure to stay...

Happy New Years

Blog: Smith's Family Farm   -   Tuesday January 03, 2012   -   By Mike

Another year begins. As we go thru the winter we are in the process of making decisions on which crops to plant for the year. The month of January is a busy month. We will cover the greenhouse and begin our seedlings for spring time transplanting. Some early...

Farm Boxes 2012!

Blog: Black Dog Farms   -   Tuesday January 03, 2012   -   By Kevin

Get ready Twin Falls because here we go again. After a banner year last year, we are getting ready for an even better crop in 2012.  Due to overwhelming demand for our product last year, we have decided to go to a full share only program. We will sell 15...

intern

Blog: Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Thursday December 29, 2011   -   By Michael

   A young man asked if he could help sell CSA membership for us, we worked out a deal and said yes. The deal is working out well, he is a real go getter--if there were other works like him around here I could take rest easier knowing that things and...

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winter is not slow

Blog: Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Thursday December 22, 2011   -   By Michael

I just got back from Kokomo selling Christmas trees. Christmas tree sales were very good this year--people said we had some real good trees. Our land lord makes wreathes and such that was also sold there...they do right good job of making those Christmas add...

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a good year

Blog: Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Monday December 19, 2011   -   By Michael

Hello,     This year was a good season. All the markets preformed well and the fields produced quiet a bit--we are happy.    Chickens had some roosters mixed in with the hens and those roosters are very hansum ones in deed....

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CSA Update

Blog: Colvin Family Farm   -   Thursday December 15, 2011   -   By Colvin Farm

Hello folks! We are now ready to accept 2012 CSA signups! We've been keeping busy making plans for the new season, what to plant, when, where, how much etc... we've also been planning seed orders, and are placing them as we can--and believe it or not...

Winter Rest for the Farmer

Blog: Spyglass Gardens   -   Monday December 05, 2011   -   By Steve or Wendy

   Awwhhh peace at last for the ol red tractor!  Now in December the soil has turned to frozen dirt.  Most of the day it has a white frothy substance tracing its clumps in the sun. Golden leaves are cast abroad and a quietness comsumes the...

CSA and eggs

Blog: Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Saturday November 19, 2011   -   By Michael

Hello everyone,      After the season ended our new chickens started to lay eggs--O' dear are they laying eggs. If you are a CSA or another customer of ours you know almost all season I kept saying those chickens will be laying any...

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This week on the Farm

Blog: Renaissance Farm   -   Tuesday November 15, 2011   -   By Linda

Well Hello Everyone! Now, that I am getting a better understanding of how to use this blog, hopefully I will make it much more pretty and filled with more information for you! We still have weekly availability, but I need to learn a better way to...

Thanks Everyone

Blog: Black Dog Farms   -   Saturday October 08, 2011   -   By Kevin

     After an extremely busy summer, my family and I just wanted to take a few minutes and thank everyone who participated in this years CSA program. Although the month of May and even part of June looked pretty dismal due to the never ending...

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