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Let's celebrate the holidays!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 15, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

December is a month filled with celebration! The first one would be Hanukkah or Chanukah...no matter how you spell it, it is a time for our Jewish friends to celebrate the Festival of Lights! It is a joyous time that begins tomorrow at sunset on December 16 th...

Last 2014 Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' M...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 12, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

Tomorrow will be the last day to shop at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market during the 2014 market season. It's always a bittersweet time of the year but we are thankful to the folks at Azur Restaurant & Patio for giving us the opportunity to extend...

Restoring our Spirits in Winter

Suburban Fresh Farm   -   Dec 12, 2014 - By Anna_4

Early last spring I visited Moss Hill Farm with a group of fellow farmers.  Floyd Keisler grows using biodynamic principles.  It was an amazing experience and I left with severe soil envy and some great ideas.  While there we learned about some...

2014 Harvest Celebration

Harvest Michigan   -   Dec 09, 2014 - By Local Foodette

This year, we hosted our annual Harvest Celebration in conjunction with the Indian Hill Wine Cellar. It was an evening of free-flowing fun and great people – all with an interest in the good food system. We were very warm despite the...

I earned my cowgirl stripes today!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Dec 09, 2014 - By Rowena

I earned my cowgirl stripes today. The day started as usual and as I strolled down to feed with Molly nipping at my heels (she thinks I need to be herded to get the job done) I heard Aurora's usual mooing, but it was exceptionally clear this...

We're back!!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Dec 09, 2014 - By Rowena

Saturday, December 6, 2014 We're back!! The last year or so is kind of a blur??  To say the least life got a little "out of control" with ailing neighbors in need of great help, a chicken and turkey season that took over...

What's Happening At The Bluegrass Farmers'...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 05, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

Well, we made it through November! I will say that I am glad that this rain that we are experiencing is not the dreaded white stuff...snow! Let's save that for 2015...I can only hope. Besides, we have our annual Bluegrass Farmers' Market meeting...

Mickel Farm is open all Winter long. We will have the freshest Seafood from Boston Harbor delivered every week. Stop in and order your Livestock for next year. We carry goat cheese, local honey and maple syrup. Our inventory will more than surprise you. We...

Soil Quality and Produce

Harvest Michigan   -   Dec 04, 2014 - By Local Foodette

When it comes to growing produce, the quality of soil is extremely important to our organic farmers. There are many factors that go into soil quality, which ultimately determines plant productivity and nutrient value. Soil tests are done annually at our farms...

Food Preservation Basics

Harvest Michigan   -   Dec 02, 2014 - By Local Foodette

It’s that time of year again! Harvest season has hit its peak – and for us local food lovers, this means we have access to more produce than we could ever consume before it starts to go bad. Luckily, there are many ways to keep food from spoilage that will...