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Heritage Glass Gem Corn

Iron Mountain Nursery & Farm   -   Nov 18, 2014 - By Ron_1

Heritage Glass Gem Corn can be used as a decoration, for Popping, or for grinding into flour.

Benefits of Hobbyist Beekeepers

Winter Park Honey   -   Nov 18, 2014 - By Scott_1

Many benefits arise from hobbyist beekeepers. Honey bees are vital for the survival of many fruits nuts and seeds that are essential for much of the wildlife. At the same time, honey bees pollinate a number of native and exotic plants and crops that are...

Our 2015 CSA is now open

Fisher Family Farm & Ranch   -   Nov 17, 2014 - By David_6

Our 2015 CSA shares are now open. We are expanding for 2015 to meet the growing demand of the DF, Waco and Tyler area consumers for home-grown produce from people they know and trust. For that reason, we are opening our CSA early so we can also meet the...

The Cheesy Facts about Buttermilk

The Cowgirl Whey   -   Nov 16, 2014 - By Jennifer_6

The days get shorter and the goats milk less- fall is here! While there is less milk, cheese yields are way up. How can this be? The secret lies in the butterfat. :) When our goats freshen they generally milk around a gallon a day. We participate in program...

Christmas trees and honey

Harecrest Acres   -   Nov 15, 2014 - By Matman

Its a banner year for the Christmas trees this year and we have a great selection.  The honey harvest was not as big as last year and we will likely run out by spring so get your early.  The girls and I are looking forward to seeing everyone again...

Eating Healthy is NOT Just for the Birds

The ABCs of Gardening   -   Nov 15, 2014 - By Judy_4

The good book says that God will supply ALL my needs, with a few loop  holes thrown in there. It also says that God provides for&nb...

Brrrrr Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mark...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Nov 14, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

Brrrrrrrrr, it feels like “Old Man Winter” has arrived early! It is currently a balmy 17 degrees at our farm...that's cold! And, it looks like it's not going to get much warmer in the next few days. The good news...three of our members are going to...

Brrrr!

Pine Needle Farm   -   Nov 13, 2014 - By Ann_2

Winter is here.  A little early, a lot cold, but that is Montana for you.  It came in Sunday night in a blizzard and it's been rather cold ever since. At least it's sunny during the day so I don't have to try and start the generator in...

Our Hogs can still be ordered for 2.89 lb These 2 named "Bacon" and "Sausage" just went in. Its all about the Livestock right now as our growing season winds down. We still have lots of root vegetables. You can order your fresh Thanksgiving...

Honoring the Team

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Nov 11, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

It’s been quite a season down on the farm—no one can argue with that.  There was the PBS filming, the big storm, a huge hay crop, Pizza Farm Nights, and so much more.  And while you’ve had a chance to hear some of the stories from our summer and fall...