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Bluegrass Farmers' Market Update!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Feb 28, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

Thought it was time for an update! Our search committee has been working very hard trying to find a market site location to replace our Richmond Rd. market. We all have hopes that it will still be in the same area so that our customers can continue to shop...

Not QUITE as bad as last year, but ...

Amity Highland Ranch   -   Feb 28, 2015 - By Debbie_2

The bitter cold has once again frozen our Highland cows' pristine hillside springs so that our morning routine for the last two months includes chopping holes in the ice in order to open up places for them to drink.  Last year during the Polar Vortex...

CSA and the farm

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Feb 27, 2015 - By Michael_3

   On March the seventh we will be attending a CSA event at the Arlington Heights, IL library--we do enjoy this one and hope to see a lot of people there. Also, there will be several other CSA's represented.     Today we took some...

Looking forward to 2017 Sugar Grove Farmers Market

Sugar Grove Farmers Market   -   Feb 25, 2015 - By Pat_5

We are getting ready. Less than one monthstil our opening market date. Make sure you join us!

Hello Fellow Good-food Eaters!

Truest Taste Farm   -   Feb 25, 2015 - By Cheyenne

Hello Friends! We are finally awakening out of this long winter slumber to bring life and fresh food to this beautiful part of Wisconsin. In last few days we have been purchasing seed and greenhouse supplies to get plants started. It's hard to imagine now...

Grilled Lettuce

The Depot Farm   -   Feb 24, 2015 - By Phil_2

To break away from the normal salads made with raw lettuce, I broil or grill my romaine lettuce to add a different texture and flavor for variety. Using romaine hearts, I slice them in half lengthwise leaving to core to hold the leaves together. Baste the cut...

CSA Feedback and 2015 Shares!

Salamander Springs Farm/Permaculture Organics   -   Feb 23, 2015 - By Susana

Hello CSAers, It can be hard to believe in the depths of winter, but seed ordering, planning, bed preparation and even some plants (onions) have already started for the 2015 season!   Before we open this year's CSA, I want to  ask...

Spring is just around the corner

Nelsfarm Produce   -   Feb 23, 2015 - By Teresa

It is still cold with temperatures dipping below zero, yet the sun is looking more and more like spring.  It won't be long now.  We started the tomatoes for the hoop house and the flower baskets are coming along nicely in the greenhouse.  We...

It's time for your membership in our CSA!

G and S Orchards and CSA Blog   -   Feb 19, 2015 - By Gary_2

February and March are the months for CSA enrollment. This year we are limiting our membership to 150. Please don't wait too long. E-mail for additional information. Stay warm.

A Revolutionary Honey Harvesting Invention!!!!

What's the Buzz?   -   Feb 18, 2015 - By Marcie

So here's a thought.....Harvesting honey without ever opening the beehive. Beautiful fresh honey without disturbing the bees. I love this! It's revolutionary! I do hope that they get the funding they need to be able to manufacture this system and share...