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Psst! Have You Seen My Chicken?

Blog: Growing Days   -   Thursday November 03, 2011   -   By Julie

Ten years ago, if someone told me I would one day own chickens, I would have questioned that person's sanity. Five years ago, if a friend called me “earthy,” I would have been seriously offended. Six...

New Non-Profit in Ashburnham

Blog: Hames & Axle Farm   -   Wednesday July 06, 2011   -   By Pat

Central MA and the Monadnock region have a new resource coming. The North Country Sustainability Center, Inc. just received its notification that we've been granted 501(c) (3)status!  Now we can start raising the money to purchase the riding stable and...

Earth Day 2011

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Friday April 22, 2011   -   By Mona

I would say my life’s mission is to leave the world a better place than I found it.  Our farm’s simple mission statement reflects that .   A friend of mine from college used to say, ‘Of course I want to take care of the planet.  It’s the...

Just an Introduction

Blog: Southern California Farmers Daughters   -   Thursday April 14, 2011   -   By Aisling

Thank you for your interest. We will be introducing you to our collective members, their practices and production styles. We will also be keeping you informed about grass based livestock and holistic farming techniques. You will be able to learn about our...

New Calves

Blog: MM Livestock Co   -   Saturday February 05, 2011   -   By Megan

We had 2 calves born overnite both to first time heifers. I like to have the first timers in close just in case there are any problems. Both girls did fine and the calves were up and nursing really quickly. I can only recall having to help on one or two...

The House That Jack Built?

Blog: Smaht Fahm   -   Thursday December 23, 2010   -   By Erin

On a fahmstead, nothing is simple.  Oh sure, you might be thinking about the gentle quacking of ducks, cooing of the chickens, buzzing of the bees, but that all takes work to accomplish.  Some of the work is planned, like maintenance chores, but a...

Growing Potential in Central MA

Blog: Hames & Axle Farm   -   Wednesday December 01, 2010   -   By Pat

I just wanted to let you all know about a new project in the works in North Central Massachusetts. Called the North Country Sustainability Center, Inc. if we reach our goal we will operate a sustainable ag/arts/economic development center for everyone to use....

Support Your Local Farmers

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Friday October 08, 2010   -   By Mona

Sometimes, a sign says it all.  We strongly believe in the 'Buy Local' movement.  Just call us locavores!  Locally grown food is by far fresher than any produce found in a grocery store, and therefore much tastier.  To me...

Tomatoes!

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Wednesday August 18, 2010   -   By Mona

Last evening I picked this fabulous assortment of tomatoes ~ roma, celebrity, and cherry.  Also in there is one fabulous hot pepper and one fabulous bell pepper.  Teamed up with my parsley, fresh salsa for sure!  And look at that purple...

Finally!

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Thursday July 15, 2010   -   By Mona

I  happened to be listening to National Public Radio this afternoon, when on the 4:00pm news they stated this:     'The ... oil ... has ... stopped ... leaking.' Huge sigh, a big smile, and tears of joy!

Gulf Coast Oil Spill disaster

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Tuesday June 08, 2010   -   By Mona

Like so many of you, the growing disaster of the oil spill in our country’s beautiful Gulf Coast region is continuously on my mind.  If you are new to reading my blog (and thank you) and are curious as to what the oil spill has to do with alpacas, please...

Hurricane Farm: The Movie

Blog: Hurricane Farm   -   Wednesday June 02, 2010   -   By Chris

In the Fall of 2009--a year and a half after establishing our Scotland, Connecticut farm--a film crew shot the following documentary. "The New Farmer's Voice" http://vimeo.com/12220552 Enjoy!

Alpaca Fiber For Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Sunday May 09, 2010   -   By Mona

Back in March of 1989, the Exxon Valdez oil tanker ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska and dumped approximately 10.8 million gallons of crude oil into the sea of this pristine and remote location.  The incomprehensible, devastating damage done to...

Arikara Sunflower - An Heirloom Rich With Heritage...

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Wednesday January 27, 2010   -   By Karen

The Arikara Sunflower Pictured above is photo that snapped at the Stanhope Heritage Museum today, where I take maintain the gardens. I'm so pleased that they grew this well and grateful I didn't forget to go at least once, armed...

Saving Seeds

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Thursday January 07, 2010   -   By Karen

Some reasons to save seeds    1) Saving seeds appeals to my      motto of " waste not want not ".   I hate to see anything good go unused, and the economical reasons alone, especially in today's...

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...

Packaging-The Greener, The Better

Blog: Christopher Ranch   -   Wednesday July 22, 2009   -   By Justin

We realize the Earth is a precious thing. We also realize, particularly being farmers, that we play a major role in preserving the Earth. This is why we at Christopher Ranch strive to operate as sustainably as possible, minimizing our resource...

Top 10 Reasons to Eat Locally

Blog: Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm   -   Wednesday April 01, 2009   -   By Jody

Here is a link to University of Missouri, Agriculture Economics Professor Emeritus, John Ikerd's top ten reasons for eating locally.   http://www.salmonnation.com/voices/john_ikerd.html

Sustainability at the Stein

Blog: F.A. Farm   -   Thursday January 22, 2009   -   By Walter

Last night we had our first Sustainability at the Stein group night. The Frank N Stein is a local brewpub (smallest brewpub in America!) owned by Lloyd Zimmerman and located in Ferndale, Washington. They are open Wednesdays - Saturdays, starting at 5 pm. This...

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