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Women as Farmers

Blog: L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Saturday February 11, 2012   -   By Twilya

I was in Wichita yesterday at the Women Managing the Farm Conference and it is always good to visit with other Agra Women.  I was invited as a speaker and shared some information about a I project I have worked in over the past three years that looked at...

Midwinter Activities

Blog: Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery   -   Sunday February 05, 2012   -   By Larry

This is the time of year when all the leaves are brown and the sky is gray, but the work is never done even on such a winter's day.  We are pruning, making cuttings for replanting some of our oldest vines and making plans for the upcoming growing...

What's FRESH & LOCAL in December?

Blog: FRESH and LOCAL   -   Friday December 16, 2011   -   By Loris Sofia Gregory

Nature and local producers collaborate to bring us fresh succulent green and red gifts this month. Even after we have been gifted with a moisturizing blanket of pure white snow, local producers still deliver FRESH & LOCAL at Valley Natural Foods...

Cosmovore vs Local Foods

Blog: Wild Winds Sheep Company   -   Sunday November 20, 2011   -   By Catherine & Martin

Cosmovore vs. local foods, by Catherine Wissner   From the November 15, 2011, Drovers article Enter the Cosmovores ;* “Mr. Kenny adds a new word to our food vocabulary as he answers — negatively — the question: Is...

What is FRESH and LOCAL in November?

Blog: FRESH and LOCAL   -   Tuesday November 15, 2011   -   By Loris Sofia Gregory

Loris Sofia Gregory, Healthy Kitchen Coach Written for “Healthy Updates from Valley Natural Foods” 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337 November 2, 2011 Mushrooms are easy to overlook in our nutrient-rich rainbow of fruits and vegetables. But research...

School Lunch

Blog: Sweet Poppy Farm   -   Tuesday October 25, 2011   -   By J.R.

The Williamsburg Farmers Market is Open and Reloca...

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Tuesday September 27, 2011   -   By WFM

The Williamsburg Farmers Market will set up on the east side of Henry Street in front of the Book Store. Shop before attending An Occasion for the Arts with over 30 watermen, bakers and producers of meats, seafood, fall vegetables, ethnic foods, cheeses and...

WHITE FOODS

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Tuesday June 21, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  WHITE FOODS Good thing I'm not colored blind, now I am being told to watch the color of food I eat! Maybe I'm just a late bloomer and hadn't noticed before, but it seems like lately I'm seeing a lot on white foods. ...

Another GMO Finding.

Blog: Miolea Organic Farm   -   Tuesday May 31, 2011   -   By Brian

I read in the Chicago Tribune that there was a study on the existence of GMO's in the  human body .   It was about an article written in "Reproductive Toxicology" by Canadian researchers.  The researches simply...

IL folks - Please voice support for SB840 - Cottag...

Blog: IICFA   -   Monday May 16, 2011   -   By GrannySue

The Human Services Committee in the House is discussing SB840 this Wednesday - May 18 at 9 am. If they recommend it to pass, it will go for a second floor reading, and possibly the third and the floor vote. Remember, our regular session ends May...

How to Eat Healthy Part 1 of 2

Blog: Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Tuesday January 11, 2011   -   By Poly

How to Eat Healthy originated by: Sean Hickey , Krystle C. , Travis Derouin , Anonymous ( see all )   There are many popular diets on the market today, but most of them are unhealthy and sometimes even...

How To Improve Your Appearance

Blog: Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Monday December 27, 2010   -   By Poly

How to Improve Your Appearance   originated by: Bicase , Nicole Willson , Jack Herrick , Anonymous ( see all )   Follow a healthy regime of skin care. There are many ways to keep...

Our Food - What are we puting in our bodies

Blog: Villarreal Family Farm   -   Thursday December 16, 2010   -   By Jeri

I started growing foods after our 3rd child was diagnosed with food allergies. That's 3 out of 3! The 1st one has allergies too numerous to list here, the second on has 3 food allergies, which I think was greatly reduced due to eliminating certain common...

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Tomato Feastival

Blog: Golden Acres Ranch, LLC   -   Thursday June 17, 2010   -   By Bobbie

This Sunday, the 20th (Happy Fathers Day) we will be one of the vendors at Turkey Hill Farms big, annual Tomato Feastival. Turkey Hill Farm is located at 3546 Baum Road, Tallahassee 32309 which is just 8 miles from Tallahassee.  The event is from 4:00...

So, let the games begin!

Blog: Rockgate Farm   -   Wednesday June 16, 2010   -   By Angela

So, it finally happened.....The Government drew a line in the sand  that I just wouldn't/couldn't cross.   Just one more hit to the small farmer/producer.  In my misguided attempt to "do it right", I made it past the county...

How best to enjoy wild foods

Blog: At Home in Nature   -   Thursday May 13, 2010   -   By Mary

One of the best ways to appreciate the changing of the seasons is to get a CSA membership and, as the parade of flavors passes by your plate, even a casual observer can take notice that nature provides exactly what we're hungry for when we're hungry for it. ...

Opening Soon -- Can't Wait!!!

Blog: City of Hudson Farmers Market   -   Sunday April 11, 2010   -   By Virginia

We've had our final "organizational" meeting and we're opening at the corner of Columbia and Sixth, in Hudson, NY, on May 8 with lots of plants and hanging baskets for Mothers' Day.  We'll also have several new vendors, eggs, cheese, and early...

Making the switch to eating locally grown food

Blog: Ms Robin's Garden   -   Friday March 12, 2010   -   By Robin

The news stations have been reporting about the recent increase in food prices because of weather events. The current price for a 25# box of wholesale tomatoes is $30, up from $7. Why? Because Florida lost 70% of their tomato crops due to extended...

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Baseball Radio Network Aims to Grow More Than Rati...

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Monday March 01, 2010   -   By Kay

Baseball Radio Network Aims to Grow More Than Ratings! Play-by-Play Sports Properties To Team Up With Local Non-Profit on Mudcats Broadcasts   Zebulon, NC, March 1, 2010--        &nbs...

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