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Courage and Milk

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Sunday November 08, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

Well now I've done it! I spoke yesterday in front of an attentive and enthusiastic audience at the Dane County Farmers Market, and I dumped a symbolic amount of our precious, beautiful milk. That milk that I dumped -- could be the most valuable milk ever...

Education & Sanity on this whole RAW MILK situatio...

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Friday November 06, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

Anyone wonder what the heck I was saying yesterday? You know what, me too. This is all so complicated -- and it does involve way more than just the farm itself and its survival. How do I see and act in the many roles I serve in. Messy. Complicated. No simple...

Anyone for some milk?

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Sunday November 01, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

I (Scott) ended up down at the Dane County Farmers Market after milking Saturday. As I like to say, it's one of those scary sounding things that are just well, obvious, and not scary. So: I was listening to the voices in my head, and doing what they tell me...

Last Day of the 2009 Market Season!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Wednesday October 28, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

Well, it's bittersweet but the 2009 season for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market comes to an end this Saturday. It means that our farmers get to start planning for next year, which is always exciting. But, it also means that we don't get to see our customers for a...

HR 2749-FOOD SAFETY or CONTAIN AND CONTROLL OVER Y...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Tuesday October 27, 2009   -   By Tony

Are we in the AGE of INFORMATION or MISINFORMATION? The BILL FAILED at the HOUSE of REPs on the first round and then had to go under another try next day to be PASSED hurriedly.Now the senate will vote.Call your senator to protect your farm...

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The 2009 Market Season Is Quickly Coming To A Clos...

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Friday October 23, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

Granted, it is supposed to be damp and on the chilly side this Saturday but that won't stop our farmers from showing up with all of their homegrown goodness! I am amazed at the amount of tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and green beans still available....

This Season at Sleeping Frog

Blog: Sleeping Frog Farms   -   Thursday October 22, 2009   -   By C J Marks/

  Look for new greens at The Tucson Farmer's Markets Sundays , Adam and I are working feverishly to bring more high life force produce to our Tucson community .   Thanks for all the support ! Now all donations of tools...

Hudson Farmers' Market Celebrates International Da...

Blog: City of Hudson Farmers Market   -   Saturday October 17, 2009   -   By Virginia

On October 24, concerned citizens and groups all over the world will be celebrating the International Day of Climate Action with projects, demonstrations, and displays, all emphasizing our need to reduce our carbon presence on the environment.  The Hudson...

Still Farmin' Through November 21

Blog: City of Hudson Farmers Market   -   Saturday October 17, 2009   -   By Virginia

Wow, the fall has been busy!  Today's market was sunny and a little nippy....a good day for wool socks!  Although a few of the vendors, those with tender vegetables, are done for the year, we still have a solid core of farmers bringing produce, milk,...

Only 3 Weeks Left!!!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Thursday October 15, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

Brrrrr, there's a wee bit of a chill in the air! But that won't stop our farmers from bringing their farm fresh goodies to the market. Besides, they know that there is only 3 more weeks of the market left for the 2009 season and they are sure folks will want...

The Good Old Days!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Wednesday October 07, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

It's that time of the year...the outdoor plants need to be moved indoors and that means I have to make room for them. I started to clear out a corner that somehow managed to become a catchall for boxes of stuff. One of the boxes was filled with things,...

Brownsville Farmers Market

Blog: Bayview Veggies   -   Tuesday October 06, 2009   -   By Rhonda

WOOHOO ... the Brownsville Farmers Market opened on Saturday, October 3 and it was great to see everyone . . . our customers, the other vendors and the new customers.  A local newspaper reported that around 400 people visited the market!   ...

Harlingen Farmers Market ... coming soon!

Blog: Bayview Veggies   -   Tuesday October 06, 2009   -   By Rhonda

Good News!!! Harlingen Farmers Market coming soon!! The market will be held weekly on Saturday afternoons at El Mercado Mall, at the intersection of Morgan and 77 Sunshine Strip in Harlingen. There is plenty of shade - our tables will be in a...

First Week Of October Offerings!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Thursday October 01, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

WOW, what a Saturday we had last week! EEK!!! We had quite a few farmers who couldn't even get to the market due to flooding. But, for the few that could, it was a great day because our loyal customers showed up rain gear, umbrella's and all! We...

Fall

Blog: J. Foss Garden Flowers   -   Wednesday September 30, 2009   -   By Janet

Will we make it through the night? Means will it freeze the flowers, will there be anything left to sell. At night as soon as it gets to 40 degrees I’m outside putting blankets over my most tender flowers.   This is actually the first year I’ve tried...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 09-25-09

Blog: Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Thursday September 24, 2009   -   By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Updated: Thursday, September 24, 2009 10:34 AM   September 24, 2009 Parades, Music, Fun, Food, and a Great Raffle! ...

Midweek at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Monday September 21, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

Once again I have to tell you that I love farmers! My favorite green bean is a Roma but they were always a pain because you had to “string” them. Well, not anymore...I was introduced to a stringless Roma last Saturday! They are wonderful, great Roma bean taste...

Easy Ways to Preserve summer's bounty

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Saturday September 12, 2009   -   By Mona

The next best thing to eating food fresh from the garden during the summer and fall is having it to eat during those cold winter months.  I found this terrific article on the Farmer's Almanac website regarding preserving those wonderful summertime...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market Happenings!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Thursday September 10, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

September is one of my favorite months of the year. Most of the warm summer crops are still available at the farmers market and some of the cooler fall crops are starting to make an appearance. It just doesn't get any better than that! We can all...

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