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Shorter not cooler

Blog: The Farm Report from Turkey Hill   -   Thursday August 18, 2011   -   By Farmer Herman

Hey Everybody. I like the shorter days, because with this heat if we had to endure one more minute before the sun went down.... We have our kale, and collards, and tronchuda up in the greenhouse. Keeping it cool in there is the big deal. 105 yesterday.We even...

Summer Goodness at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Thursday August 18, 2011   -   By Kentucky Proud

It's almost time for the Saturday markets but first you can enjoy the Thursday market at Mill Pond Shopping Center today! Our new satellite market is small but it has plenty of homegrown summer goodness available. Shop today from 3 until 6:30 or until our...

Rain, Finally!

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Friday July 29, 2011   -   By Emily

Another crazily busy week here on the farm, but that is just July for you!  We were so happy that the oppressive, 100+ degrees temperatures broke, but most days we're still seeing upper 80's and into the 90's, so with the humidity it sure feels like...

Summer Squash

Blog: Eaters' Guild   -   Wednesday July 27, 2011   -   By Laurie

Summer Squash Like zucchini, summer squash are a fruit (the ovary of a flower). Summer squash are a cultivar that is harvested immature, while the rind is still tender and edible. Summer squash have a long history in the Americas. It is thought that Lewis...

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Help Your Poultry Beat the Summer Heat

Blog: Cheep Peeps Poultry   -   Saturday July 16, 2011   -   By Emily

Help your poultry beat the hot summer heat by giving them fresh, cool water everyday.  If you notice your chickens, ducks, or turkeys are panting and holding their wings out, they need some help to get cool.  Here are some suggestions: Once...

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Hot Summer Schedule

Blog: Golden Acres Ranch, LLC   -   Thursday June 30, 2011   -   By Bobbie

Wow, is it hot and dry here in the Florida panhandle! This is supposed to be the rainy season, but we've barely got a smattering of rain. We planted blueberry shrubs a few weeks ago and they are barely making it. We have have had to extend the hose to reach...

Party on the Farm

Blog: Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Tuesday May 24, 2011   -   By Teresa

I wanted to share a few more photos of springtime on the farm.  This is such a colorful time of year--the sky is SO blue, the pastures are so lush and green, the flowers are blooming and there are birds of every color, from bluebirds to orioles.  Did...

New South Springfield CSA Pickup site

Blog: Good for the Earth and Good for you... Millsap Farm   -   Friday April 29, 2011   -   By Curtis and Sarah

We are excited to be partnering with the Springfield YMCA on Republic road for a southside pick up option this summer.  If you have already signed up, but would like to change, don’t fret, just email us and we will make the change.  We hope this...

Sounds like Spring!

Blog: Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Thursday March 17, 2011   -   By Teresa

Well, the last time I posted we were expecting a snowstorm, and today the mercury should reach 70.  Signs of spring have really come on strong in the last week or so -- trees are budding, tufts of grass are greening up, the animals are shedding their...

We are getting started with new products

Blog: Tee Pee Farm Boer Meat Goats   -   Wednesday March 02, 2011   -   By Norm42

2011 !! Who would of thought!!  We want everyone good luck in the up-coming season. Our meat business, NYNATURAL CHEVON LLC   is off to a good start with some new and nutritious products. We are hoping for a good response from people...

Canning Boot Camp memory

Blog: The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Thursday January 13, 2011   -   By Sonya

I love January, and canning in my warm Summer Kitchen, while gazing frequently at the white landscape and drifting snow outside.  Today, I heated up some locally-pressed apple cider to sip, and worked on canning Sweetheart Spread and Blackberry Jam. ...

Order Summer vegetables now with a CSA

Blog: High Rock Nursery   -   Thursday December 16, 2010   -   By Thomas

  We are a new CSA offering shares for summer vegetables and produce.  Look at our local harvest site for details.

hot birds

Blog: Auntie Annie's Fields, LLC   -   Monday August 09, 2010   -   By Elizabeth

It is hot, and the chickens are hot. They open their beaks to pant like dogs and their little necks wiggle with each breath. They hold their wings slightly away from their sides to let the cool air next to their bodies, which makes them look large and proud,...

Food Scavenger July: Cukes and Zukes

Blog: Catbird Griddle   -   Tuesday July 13, 2010   -   By Catbird

I had planned to write July's food scavenger column about wild black raspberries, river mint, and pineapple weed (western NY's version of chamomile)--all currently ripe on roadsides and sun-dappled riverbanks all around us. But then I realized I was...

Mechanicsburg Farmers' and Artisans' Market update...

Blog: Mechanicsburg Farmers' and Artisans' Market   -   Thursday July 01, 2010   -   By Rikki

Mechanicsburg Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market update   The Mechanicsburg Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market opened its 2010 season June 28 and is off to a great start!   We have almost 20 vendors already, and always have room for more!...

New Arrivals

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Monday June 28, 2010   -   By Emily

Lots of excitement going on here at the farm!  We have 3 new Dexter cattle here as of yesterday afternoon.  Mark & Edlyn Muir were kind enough to loan us a few!  We met these wonderful people last fall when we purchased Fiannait...

Boulder Belt Farm Share Inititiative vol 2 issue 9...

Blog: Boulder Belt Eco-Farm   -   Thursday June 24, 2010   -   By Lucy

      Greetings, Well it's been a much better week. The herbicided plants have, for the most part recovered. I think we will lose some snow peas but not an entire bed and since snow peas tend to over produce this may be a good thing,...

Summer Is Here

Blog: Phillips Orchards & Cider Mill   -   Tuesday June 22, 2010   -   By Brian

The crops keep growing.  We have a better idea on the size of the apple crop now that June drop had finished and the apples have grown enough so you get can see them better in the tree. The crop will be extremely variable by variety this year.  Some...

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Lemonade with Lavender

Blog: Blue Moon Lavender Farm   -   Monday June 14, 2010   -   By Magdalena

Happy summer from all of us at the Blue Moon Lavender Farm in Sequim, Washington. Around here, lemonade is the drink of the summer! A real lemonade made with lemons, and for a surprising twist, a bit of culinary lavender added to the mix. You can use...

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