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What I would do with a single axle milk truck

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Sunday November 15, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

My friend Pete Hardin, who is editor/writer/passion behind The Milkweed , called me yesterday morning, to tell me "some things", but especially about an ad he placed for me in his latest issue of the Milkweed, which I just got yesterday. So here's...

History and culture: how we came to pasteurization...

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Friday November 13, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

I am a guy. And guys, it seems, like history. It's a generalization of course, but I'm sure The History Channel could show its demographics. Now, guys, has this necessarily made us any smarter? Well, maybe not. But boy can we be fascinated in front of a good...

The plight of Farm and Garden workers in Florida.T...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Wednesday November 11, 2009   -   By Tony

The local  Palm Beach Post news paper reported today about another crime against workers who work out in the fields , in this instance make their living by trimming trees . Two armed men approached three workers ,one African American...

To Julie my wife and strength & Farm Moms everywhe...

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Tuesday November 10, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

  Well this is certainly long overdue. But isn't that just that way -- those that do the most, that hold it all together -- that do the real work of -- everything -- don't get the credit they deserve. The accolades, the attention -- goes to knuckleheads...

The evil in Wisconsin Food Safety -- and what it m...

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Monday November 09, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

Evil is as strong a word as one can use. It is not a word I, or anyone else should use lightly. I have avoided it a long time in this situation -- hoping against hope -- that Steve Ingham, Cheryl Daniels, Tom Lietzke & Jackie Owens would find "better...

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...

Friends/Innovation/Heroes

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Wednesday November 04, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

You cannot keep me down. To keep me down -- you'd have to convince me no one cared. And I can clearly see that is not the case -- that more people every day care -- and they seek us out. And to believe the world is a terrible place: One reacts to that in a...

We Survived the Weather

Blog: City of Hudson Farmers Market   -   Sunday October 25, 2009   -   By Virginia

We survived a monsoon on Saturday and were thankful that our loyal customers came out to shop.  We were impressed that our featured guest,  the EARTH Club from Cairo-Durham High School, stuck it out through some pretty heavy rain and presented...

An Urban Herb Garden

Blog: City Pastures   -   Saturday October 24, 2009   -   By George

Our Herb Garden here at  City Pastures  on Staten Island, New York has provided us with many tasty and fragrant herbs this year. We planted the herb garden which includes sage, parsley, several varieties of basil, marjoram, eucalyptus, fennel,...

How To Make Yogurt

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Sunday August 16, 2009   -   By Sharon

I just came across a fabulous recipe on how to make yogurt and wanted to share it with everyone. 1. Heat 1 quart milk (cow's, goat's, soy or rice) slowly to near boiling, about 185 degrees. Stir frequently to prevent scalding. 2. Cool milk to about...

Great Video and Article on raising Alpacas!

Blog: Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Monday June 01, 2009   -   By Shelley

Alpaca farm prepares for World Alpaca Conference - You can read the entire article here 

Puzzle Creek...putting the pieces together

Blog: Puzzle Creek Farm: Putting The Pieces Together   -   Tuesday May 12, 2009   -   By Corbett Family

Mom, Dad, 3 & 5 yr old boys move to an old farm in Western North Carolina. Taking shelter in a 1800's log cabin on the property the follies are as follows:  "Poke Berry Boys" Fall 2008 Moving to a farm was an exciting new adventure. We...

Weekly Update May 9th, 2009

Blog: Oakland Community Farmers' Market   -   Friday May 08, 2009   -   By Tori

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April Showers bring May flowers?

Blog: Cottonwood Farm   -   Saturday May 02, 2009   -   By Kathy & Lynn

Ok...it's May 2nd.  We've had the April showers...oh, man, did we ever.  So much it's now spread into May.  It's chilly and damp outside, and I'm bitting at the bit to get outside and do something....but there is nothing I can do!  ...

Organic Food Labeling and Ingredient Terms

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Thursday April 30, 2009   -   By Sharon

I have found that after label reading for many years that some terms most people are not familair with unless that have some type of nutrition background. I am frequently asked by many people what certain words mean when they are labled on a box or are vitamin...

The hens are here! Hooray for AWESOME EGGS

Blog: Trautman Family Farm   -   Thursday April 30, 2009   -   By Scott&JulieTraut

It was about 2 weeks ahead of what we thought, but as usual, Team Trautman got the job done and got the hens situated in the hen house. Some times it seems it's just as well for us to have it happen all of a sudden. Things get done. Eggs for the next two...

Spring is here in Colorado

Blog: Dragonfly Farms   -   Friday April 10, 2009   -   By Teresa

Spring in Colorado is a great time and a very busy time for us here on the farm.  We have already planted carrots and peas and the greenhouse is growing strong.  This week was spent prepping our rows and setting up the drip lines in the upper...

last snow of the season, we hope

Blog: Duran's Farm Fresh Products   -   Tuesday April 07, 2009   -   By Blaine & Karen

Well, that Erie lake effect snow thing has happened again and hopefully it will be the last of the season.  Here on the farm we are preparing for spring, as are most rural people in the area, I'm sure. I will be confined to the house here for a month...

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