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Spreading Oaks Farm   -   Apr 15, 2020 - By Ken & Patti

Are you looking for fresh, locally grown, organic produce for your family during this "Shelter in Place"? You have come to the right place.  We at Spreading Oaks Farm are taking orders and harvesting fresh, organic, seasonal veggies every day...

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Update for farm status

Hippychick's Gardens   -   Apr 06, 2020 - By hippychick

I want to make folk aware that I no longer sell hens, eggs, or farm goods.  I wish you well in search for local sustainable goods.  Be safe.  Be smart. 

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NEW BOXES

Aliff Acres   -   Apr 05, 2020 - By The Aliffs

We are now offering home delivery for some of our members.  Please call for fuel charges.  Summer boxes start May 18.. 

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Sourcing Fresh Greens

Grow4Health   -   Mar 30, 2020 - By Siok Hong

Get to the basics and source local fresh naturally grown vegetables. Order fresh cut microgreens from www.grow4health.com; and pickup from Galveston's Own Farmers Market or League City, TX locations. Grow4Health invite you to eat what this Urban Farmer...

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Spring Gardens

Garden Sense   -   Mar 30, 2020 - By Jean

Hello! I have been staying home now for the past couple weeks (tough times with the virus, so sad) and plan on doing more of that except to check on my Mom. Doing lots in the house...watering my tropical plants (close to 100), cooking, cleaning, laundry,...

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Preparing for the upcoming harvest season

Kehr Family Farm   -   Mar 30, 2020 - By Ken & Heather Anne

The spring time weather is upon us and we are busy working in our berry patch.  We have been mulching around the bushes and pruning.  Would you believe that we prune away about 25% of our old canes to allow sunlight to the various parts of our bush...

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Doko Farm is Working for a Healthy Community

Doko Farm   -   Mar 26, 2020 - By Doko Farmer

Doko Farm continues to make the health and safety of our family, and our community, our top priority. With the developing coronavirus pandemic, it is more important now, than ever. Being a farm, working with livestock, and handling food, means that we already...

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Seeking Vendors

Kentwood Farmers Market   -   Mar 25, 2020 - By Kristina_1

Kentwood Farmers Market is now accepting vendor applications! Learn more at KentwoodFarmersMarket.com

By participating in CSA  you are supporting sustainable, organic agriculture and supporting local farmers. You are in turn supplementing your food with  the best, freshest, locally grown, organic veggies and herbs for you and your family.  ...

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I am a peach snob

Highland Orchards Farm Market   -   Mar 02, 2020 - By Highland Orchards

I am a peach snob. I admit it. I can only eat our fabulous, fresh, tree ripened peaches. Juicy, sweet. I usually eat the ones with a little bruise on them that don’t sell. I cut one open and eat the whole thing. It is because I am a peach snob that we do not...