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Ever wonder what goes on, on a small farm?

Blog: Chicken Thistle Farm   -   Wednesday January 04, 2012   -   By Andy

We have been sharing our stories on the farm for years now at www.chickenthistlefarm.com  on our Farm Blog .   Now we are happy t share our stories in the form of a podcast we call our Coopcast ! These short form farmcasts talk about what's going...

Dairy Sheep Milking intro.Live The DREAM !!

Blog: Stoney Acres Sheep Dairy   -   Friday December 09, 2011   -   By Debra & Richard

Sheep Milking !The Future of Small Farming! This article will explore the future of Sheep Milking for you to consider ! Do You Have a dream of Working from home with your family !Are you tired of the same old daily job? The Life on the farm is...

Do I have time to take a break?

Blog: Diamond S Herefords   -   Sunday September 25, 2011   -   By Robert

The weather is what farmers talk about I guess. I have been moving hand lines and mending fence all summer after work. It hasen't frosted here yet so the cows have there heads down out in the pasture. Done with the fairs. Winter hay is arranged, no calves due...

Johnsons family farm- the begining

Blog: Johnson's Family Farm   -   Sunday August 28, 2011   -   By Bill

Greetings all, Today I am going to be blogging about where it all began, and some of the things I have learned along the way. Initially I had signed up with a mail order company called SMC, ( I always liked Tom Bosley) anyway I was going to get rich...

How small farmers markets are going to dodge the ...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Friday July 22, 2011   -   By Tony

There are so many speculations and hypothesis now bidding for a financial collapse  if the US dollar falls.The Farmers financial market is showing a distress signal as the heat and draught harvest the crops and more of the grain goes to produce the green...

Organic Small Farmers Business needs to be represe...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Monday July 18, 2011   -   By Tony

You read the news aboy the WOERLD KNEWS SCANDAL in Britain and you wonder:Is this American Citizen who hacks ordinary British Citizens private phones and spies on their lives? Is he doing the same here in US?   One thing for sure he is doing...

Small Farm Conference in Kissimmee

Blog: Golden Acres Ranch, LLC   -   Friday July 15, 2011   -   By Bobbie

We are at the Small Farm Conference this weekend. I've been asked to participate in a special session and to serve on a panel of experts. This is the conference where I won the "Innovative Farmer of the Year" award in 2009. We're taking some...

In which we get this party started

Blog: Auburn Meadow Farm   -   Sunday July 03, 2011   -   By Bill & Jackie

It's been nearly three years since we started Auburn Meadow Farm. It's a crazy thing we've done, throwing caution to the wind and starting a herd of cattle, but we couldn't stand by and watch wholesome foods and food traditions vanish without a fight. We have...

Sunshine on Sunday - We are celebrating! Sharing ...

Blog: Clayton Farmers' Market   -   Wednesday June 15, 2011   -   By Janice

Another beautiful 'sunshiny' (June 12th) day at Clayton Farmers Market - We are thankful!  One of our vendors - 4 year old Ty walked up to me so friendly holding a 3/4 eaten fresh radish ....'want a bite'? he asked.  Of course I couldn't turn down...

VOTE 4 Your Favorite Foods!

Blog: Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Saturday February 12, 2011   -   By Poly

Food Inc - Official Trailer [HD]  - Brought to us by, VISO TRAILERS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eKYyD14d_0 Release Date: 12 June 2009 Genre: Documentary Cast: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser Director: Robert Kenner Writer: Robert...

Brambly Farms in Cochon 555 Boston Event

Blog: Brambly Farms   -   Sunday January 16, 2011   -   By Ted

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that we got word last night that one of our farm's pure bred Large Blacks has been chosen to take part in the approaching Cochon 555 event. This is a national event which is held in ten cities around the...

More Proof - The FDA is Out to Get Farmers

Blog: Spring Hill Farms   -   Saturday January 15, 2011   -   By David

Tamworth Duroc Cross Pigs 2005 In yet another move against farmers, the FDA recently took a "no holds barred" approach to being adversarial to farmers. They attacked one of their own. If you were wondering if the FDA was your friend as a...

Smaller Livestock Producers May Get a Fair Deal

Blog: Spring Hill Farms   -   Wednesday January 12, 2011   -   By David

It's all about the money Several years ago I was reading something, I don't remember what now. I was shocked to find out that there has been a law on the books since 1921 that would stop a lot of the "sweetheart" deals that exist in the...

Meat Lovers Can Now Grow Their Own Lamb

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

Meat Lovers Can Now "Grow Their Own Lamb"   by Tanya on  December 01, 2009 at 8:51 AM   Taking cue from growing vegetables for own consumption, a Brit farmer is offering a "Grow Your Own...

Merry Christmas!!

Blog: Moonstruck Farms   -   Saturday December 25, 2010   -   By Rowena

I am on way outside…yes on Christmas to plant onions before the next storms come in…I am looking out my window and it is slowly coming in!!   I am sure the storms will give me a lot more indoor time and greenhouse time later in the week….I love my...

A Story of Holiday Hams and Nice People

Blog: Spring Hill Farms   -   Tuesday November 23, 2010   -   By David

    A couple of days ago I was out delivering holiday hams to customers . Little did I know that someone was watching me [more]

What's the Deal With the Eggs?

Blog: Rockgate Farm   -   Tuesday November 09, 2010   -   By Angela

I just don't get it!   With all the money and regulations and this and that, big business still can't produce a simple edible egg.  You know, that thing that we small farmers take for granted.    I find it absolutely hysterical, that...

What's Wrong With Our Food System - Speech by 11 y...

Blog: Spring Hill Farms   -   Wednesday September 29, 2010   -   By David

Excellent speech by Birke Baehr an eleven year old boy.    

Is Senate voting to pass Safety Bill S 510 this ...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Monday September 20, 2010   -   By Tony

Do not miss this article.It is a must read by all who vote ,eat,produce and   grow  food - especially by small farmers and advocates ..They are being allegedly labelled as speaking of UNTRUTHS when expressing opinions about...

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