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Pleasant Valley Farm -
Wednesday November 09, 2011 - By Emily
What is a hop? No, I'm not referring to something the rabbits are doing, I'm talking about a plant. I think most people are familiar with hops, although they might not even know it! Combined with water, malted barley, and yeast, they are...
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Williamsburg Farmers Market -
Tuesday September 20, 2011 - By WFM
Saturday, September 24
8:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Tidewater Oyster Gardener Association will bring an exhibit, Williamsburg Art Month continues at the Market, Riverwalk Restaurant will be at the Chefs Tent at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., and Me & Jo will...
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Pleasant Valley Farm -
Wednesday August 31, 2011 - By Emily
Isn't it amazing how it feels like fall
the minute the schools open again? Just a night or two before our
local schools started the new year, we had lows in the 40's and I'm
seeing the first blushes of color in the leaves of the trees. The
garden says...
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Williamsburg Farmers Market -
Tuesday May 31, 2011 - By WFM
Saturday, June 4, 2011
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Children’s Day at the Williamsburg Farmers Market will include SHIP (School Health Initiative Program) at the Chef Tent at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Mr. Little’s Band will entertain from 9:00...
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West Brookfield Farmers Market -
Sunday August 15, 2010 - By Amy
With summer in full swing, markets all over the state are loaded with delicious fruits and berries. Blueberry season is almost over, ending a bit soon due to the hot weather and early crop production but blackberries, peaches and early apples are...
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Pleasant Valley Farm -
Tuesday August 03, 2010 - By Emily
Saturday at the stand, we had beets, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow zucchini, pattypan and crookneck squash, bell peppers, jalapeños, sweet banana & inferno banana peppers, Swiss chard, heirloom lettuce, red & white new potatoes and plum tomatoes....
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Pleasant Valley Farm -
Friday January 08, 2010 - By Emily
It's been a cold and snowy new year...so far we haven't had a day without being under a winter advisory or warning of some sort. Currently, we have about 18 inches of snow here. A lot more has fallen, but it's been fluffy snow that compacts, so...
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McFadden Ranch -
Wednesday October 21, 2009 - By Marilyn and Jim
As with all organic farms and ranches both big and small, the continuous annual cycle of ranch work is dictated by the seasons. Thus preparation for the spring and summer planting of vegetables begins in the fall when foot-deep trenches are dug for each...
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Pleasant Valley Farm -
Saturday October 03, 2009 - By Emily
As I finished setting up the store this weekend, I really noticed how the look of it has changed from the beginning of the season. Gone are the piles of zucchini and summer squash. Taking their place are a colorful selection of winter squash and...
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Christopher Ranch -
Friday September 18, 2009 - By Justin
In recent months, several notable foodservice operations have launched programs to support community farmers and ranchers by promoting consumption of locally and sustainably produced ingredients.
Bon...
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Branched Oak Farm -
Thursday April 16, 2009 - By Doug & Krista
For the 2009 season, we are considering a "summer cheese share" program that starts mid-May. This would entitle cheese share members to 8 weeks of cheese. Different value shares are offered: $32, $64, or $96. This translates...
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Hippychick's Gardens -
Thursday April 09, 2009 - By hippychick
birdy bees bok bok bzzzz my favorite photos yet this year
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Cookus Interruptus -
Thursday February 05, 2009 - By Cynthia
This is a very easy recipe that is crunchy, refreshing and in season! See it made and download the recipe on Cookus Interruptus. I learned all kinds of thins about cabbage - it can do everything from heal wounds to boost immunes. Read about...
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Re Rustica -
Wednesday February 04, 2009 - By fullofbeans
Aaron's grandfather told us about how the first supermarkets came to town and put all the little stores out of business. People wanted the foods of summer all year long, and were willing to pay freight for the luxury.
In our family, we have always loved...
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Stella Cadente Olive Oil -
Thursday November 13, 2008 - By Julia
My partner and I meet up in a leaf-strewn parking lot on the outskirts of town last week and hit the road together. The change of season and the upcoming frost signals the time to visit our farmers and select a date for this year's olive...
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