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Friday February 10, 2012 - By Jeff
Another running gear is painted. My buddy, Rick Wilkening and I got the running gear ready to go. So today we got it painted. It didn't take too long, but of course we had to wait for the paint to dry before we could put the wheels back on. While we were...
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Thursday February 09, 2012 - By Jeff
Well yesterday was a long and busy day. As I mentioned in yesterday's blog, I picked up a load of cement blocks and wood from a friend's place. That took most of the morning. I hauled the load home and my buddy, Rick convinced me to bring another running gear...
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Wednesday February 08, 2012 - By Jeff
This morning I am heading out to pick up a load of wood and some cement blocks. A friend of mine is cleaning up some of his property and has to get rid of some things. I should be able to use the wood around the farm for upcoming projects. The cement blocks...
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Tuesday February 07, 2012 - By Jeff
As you can probably tell from recent blogs, I do a lot of research. I think it is important to be on top of the game with a bit of knowledge before ramrodding into a project. When I was a firefighter, one of the things I was taught, was that preparation is...
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Sunday February 05, 2012 - By Jeff
I have been doing a bit of research on the tomatoes I will be planting out in the field. It seems that the size and character of the plants at the time of transplanting to the field have a marked influence on the yield of early tomatoes. The age of the plants...
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Thursday February 02, 2012 - By Jeff
Today I am finishing up the mechanical repairs of one our farm trailers. The new paint was applied yesterday and it really looks nice! We have two of these trailers we will be using around the Bountiful Blessings Farm to bring vegetables in from the field....
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Wednesday February 01, 2012 - By Jeff
Another warm day in Illinois. This winter has been so mild! It is amazing! However, I expect when winter comes in like a lamb it will go out like a lion. Yesterday I applied for our sales permit for the spring. I anticipate a great year at our stands with...
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Tuesday January 31, 2012 - By Jeff
Today I am heading out with one of my best friends to get a load of cow and chicken manure.
This stuff is like black gold for the garden! Chicken manure is the richest animal manure in
N-P-K. One has to be a little careful with chicken manure as...
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Sunday January 29, 2012 - By Jeff
This morning my wife andI were thinking fo something to eat after church. The first thing Kim mentioned was that we have not enjoyed German Chocolate cake in a long time. So, guess what we are making? Yep, our favorite German Chocolate cake. I thought I...
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Saturday January 28, 2012 - By Jeff
Sunday at Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce is a day for reflection and worship. We try to attend worship service each Sunday, however, during the busy season it is very difficult. When we return to the farm after church, we generally try to cook a large lunch....
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Saturday January 28, 2012 - By Jeff
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Thursday January 26, 2012 - By Jeff
I never realized there is so much work just getting ready for the new season. Seed orders, repairing equipment, planting, mixing soil, marketing, are just some of the things going on at Bountiful Blessings. I really believe that being prepared is a good key to...
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Thursday January 26, 2012 - By Jeff
Getting Ready Well it's that time of year at the farm where I look over last year's records and plan for the upcoming season. Actually, I have been planning for weeks, but I am finally mapping out the ground and preparing seed orders. I never realized there...
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Wednesday January 18, 2012 - By Jeff
Even though the business started in 2011, Bountiful Blessings brings a lot of experience to the table. The Wielert family has been involved in agriculture and horticulture for four generations. Ranging from cattle production, greenhouse operation and vegetable...
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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...
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Friday February 25, 2011 - By GrannySue
http://ppjg.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/illinois-hb-1166-nibs-animal-hoarding/
This is the latest on HR1166, which would criminalize people housing more than 7 animals at any one time. It would eliminate all the foster homes shelters rely on when they...
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Friday February 11, 2011 - By GrannySue
While this is not related to food or animals, many people who come to this blog might also be interested in home schooling in our state. If not, please read no further -
From: Home School Legal
Defense Association
Date: ...
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Friday January 28, 2011 - By Andrew
Planning for the 2011 Downtown Farmers Market has started, with the growers holding a meeting at the Vigo County Public Library in January. The growers are now the managers/sponsors/masters of the market, which was originally founded by Downtown Terre Haute,...
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Thursday April 29, 2010 - By Risha
Thank you for your interest in our farm and in CSAs. Anonymous farm is a true small scale family farm. Freezer meat orders are still being taken for 2010. The CSA shares for eggs, produce and honey are sold for the 2010 season. If you cannot find a local...
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