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Nutritional help for the New Year

Blog: Wild Things Farm   -   Sunday January 15, 2012   -   By Terry

We all could use a little help getting our minimum daily requirements of vitamins, fiber, minerals and all that stuff that our bodies need to thrive.  Recently, during a surfing adventure, I ran across a new website published by the USDA.  It's...

Are tree leaves nutritious for animals?

Blog: At Home in Nature   -   Monday December 05, 2011   -   By Mary

We are currently testing the nutrient levels in the blood of our animals as we feed them tree leaves, and while tree leaves may seem unusual, they are common foods for animals in most other places.  The TDN, RFV, and mineral content varies considerably...

New SonRise Ranch Newsletter

Blog: SonRise Ranch   -   Saturday June 11, 2011   -   By Douglas

SonRise Ranch Newsletter     ·   Grass-fed, Grass-finished Beef and Lamb  ·   Free-range Pork ...

Nutrition increases wool production

Blog: At Home in Nature   -   Sunday May 29, 2011   -   By Mary

Nourishment is important to many kinds of farm production, but also for wool production.   Texas A&M University has known through the efforts of James Addison Carey III ( Effects of Range Management Practices on Wool Production , 1984) that even...

Hokey Smoke!

Blog: Greenjeans Farm   -   Friday March 11, 2011   -   By Jeff & Toni

We’re busting out of the greenhouses this year!    I’ve run out of trays, thanks to my dear friend across the valley Barbara who keeps giving me her saved seeds!   We have more heirloom vegetables than ever and I’m busy trying to figure out...

David Winston's Revitalizing Ginseng Soup

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Saturday December 04, 2010   -   By Jessica

This soup is especially useful during the transition from autumn to winter and during the flu season to prevent getting sick. Check out this soup! It is loaded with adaptogens which are remarkable natural substances that help the body adapt to stress, support...

Traditional foods and nutrition and food in South ...

Blog: Weston A. Price Foundation, South Hampton Roads Chapter   -   Wednesday August 25, 2010   -   By Ron

This is a new blog for those interested in the Weston A. Price Foundation philosophy of eating traditional foods for better health.  Anyone can post, but this blog is especially aimed at South Hampton Roads Chapter members.  Please post you...

Herbs Equal Tons of B Vitamins Too!

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Wednesday June 09, 2010   -   By Jessica

    Many herbs, vegetables, fruits and other foods are great sources of B vitamins. B Vitamin deficiency symptoms such as nausea, skin problems, insomnia, irritability, weightloss, water retention, nervousness, high blood pressure, depression,...

Salt vs. Garlic – and the Winner Is…

Blog: Christopher Ranch   -   Monday May 17, 2010   -   By Justin

  If you’ve ever downed gallons of water to quench a never-ending thirst, gazed at your puffy calves and ankles turning into kankles, or wondered why your favorite ring is now choking the life out of your finger, you know what salt can do to...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 04-09-10

Blog: Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Thursday April 08, 2010   -   By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm You Are Making a Difference… The Westminster Farmers’ Market will be opening on Friday, May 7 th ! Watch this space and our website for information about a free give-away in the...

KFC's Atkins Diet Sandwich

Blog: Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Monday April 05, 2010   -   By Dean

  Guarantied, it's not local food.  But, is it an artery clogger or an item from The Atkins Diet? KFC has a new menu item, a bacon cheese sandwich, between two slices of fried chicken.   http://consumerist.com/2010/...

Happy Nutrition Month; Garlic Style

Blog: Christopher Ranch   -   Wednesday March 03, 2010   -   By Justin

  March is here, and with its arrival, come many a wonderful thing. Spring. March Madness. My birthday. St. Patrick’s Day. Perhaps most important in today’s society, however, is  National...

We are finally making our own feed.

Blog: Twin Creeks Farms- Wesley Stephens and Bethany Stephens   -   Sunday February 28, 2010   -   By Wesley and Bethany

After struggling to find feed that is free of animal by products locally, we have started to make our own. We have a hammer mill that was purchased by my great-grandfather in the early 50's but was idle for close to 50 years. We were able to get it in tip-top...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 02-12-10

Blog: Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Saturday February 13, 2010   -   By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Super Size Me and My Garden Come see Super Size Me with me… This Friday, February 12 th , there will be a showing of Super Size Me at the office of Dr. Linda Smith and...

Happy Heart Month…Keep It Happy With California He...

Blog: Christopher Ranch   -   Friday January 29, 2010   -   By Justin

  Valentines aren’t the only hearts receiving recognition throughout February. February, dubbed “ American Heart Month ” since 1963, is a month dedicated to raising awareness of heart health and mitigating cardiovascular...

Wanted: Seeds for veggies, melons, beans, etc. for...

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Wednesday January 13, 2010   -   By Kay

Non-profit GROW AND SHARE is seeking seed. If you have any packets you won't be using, or even parts of leftover packets, we would love to have them. Please visit http://www.growandshare.org for address/phone to donate by mailing them or to arrange pickup...

Sustainability, Locally Sourced Ingredients & Nutr...

Blog: Christopher Ranch   -   Thursday December 03, 2009   -   By Justin

  Sustainability. Locally sourced ingredients. Nutrition. These concepts ranked among the popular 2010 menu trends, according to the recent “What’s Hot in 2010? survey of more than 1,800 member chefs from the American Culinary...

Forever Young - Garlic is Among 8 "Stay-Young Food...

Blog: Christopher Ranch   -   Monday November 23, 2009   -   By Justin

Move over Botox and facelifts. Hello, grapefruit, almonds, avocados and garlic. Why pay for chemicals and surgery, when there are various healthful foods and beverages that can also help prevent aging, in addition to strengthening your health,...

Obesity & Diabetes – A Growing Epidemic That Fresh...

Blog: Christopher Ranch   -   Monday November 09, 2009   -   By Justin

Like garlic, all sugars are not created equal. At last week’s joint hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Obesity and Diabetes, “Exploring The Link Between Sugar-Sweetened Drinks & Obesity,” we heard how different sugars in different forms...

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