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February is the shortest month

Highland Orchards Farm Market   -   Feb 20, 2020 - By Highland Orchards

This year, February is confounding us. It is 66 degrees on February 4.On our farm, that constitutes a heat wave. No measurable snow so far this year. It feels like spring. And we had sunshine today!February 2 marks the day we are closer to the start of spring...

Friends of the Conover Farmers Market please join us May 2, 2020 for opening day.  We are excited to have local vendors who provide truly local food and crafts.

Alongside daily designing fresh cut flower arrangements during the winter for all occasions, we're planning the beautiful cut flower gardens full of local lush fresh flowers for wedding design, farmers market bunches, monthly bouquets, office bouquets, and...

Healthy Living Market & Café in Saratoga Springs, NY will host a tasting of Dark, Robust Maple Syrup (formerly called Grade B Maple Syrup) sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Trading Company February 17- 20th from 11:00 am -2:00 pm. Read more here:...

Java John Z recently reviewed maple sugar and maple syrup from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company. Here is some of what he had to say: "Our household tended to favor maple syrup from Vermont. After trying out several recipes with syrup and sugar from...

LocalHarvest's 20 Year Anniversary!

The LocalHarvest Blog   -   Jan 26, 2020 - By Guillermo

I am pleased to congratulate the LocalHarvest team on their 20-year anniversary by interviewing the founder, Guillermo Payet for this month's article. I have been just a small periphery player in this two-decade effort, but am grateful for the opportunity...

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Meet us at the seed swap!

Green Journey Seeds   -   Jan 25, 2020 - By Aline

What: Amazon Neighborhood Seed Swap When: Saturday, Feb. 1st from 4-6pm, followed by a community potluck Where: Amazon Community Center, Eugene, OR

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Thinking About Starting a Farm?

Restoration Farm   -   Jan 24, 2020 - By Restoration Farm

During my time as a farmer, I have met a lot of people who are interested in sustainable farming or hobby farming but don't know how to get started. The thought of buying a farm and taking the plunge can seem very overwhelming. Where does one even begin?...

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is offering a 10% discount on all 100% Pure Beeswax Pillar Candles from 1/9/20 thru 1/16/20. 100% pure beeswax candles burn clean and have their own natural honey/floral scent even when not burning. Unlike paraffin...

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Soil Health and Regeneration of Life

Spyglass Gardens   -   Jan 03, 2020 - By Steve or Wendy

The health of our bodies relies on the health of the soil, the air and water. Sounds kind of odd? or does it make sense. Everything on this round sphere we live on is entirely reliant on each other. Without plants we would not have oxygen, without water or...