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Rain and Rabbits!

Pleasantrees Farm   -   Apr 04, 2014 - By James_2

Rabbits and Rain! April 4, and the snow and ice is finally gone form our yard and pond respectively.  It has been replaced with rain, and I even heard some thunder and saw a couple flashes of lightning this morning. So, instead of working in the...

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Rainy and gray

Greenleaf Farms   -   Apr 04, 2014 - By Sigo

Yesterday was bright and sunny.  A glorious day and I was able to get a lot of cleanup in the yard done.  As I lifted some of the broken wood up, I could see the frost and ice underneath.  While obviously Spring thaw is happening, it will be...

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Brahmas Gone

Greenleaf Farms   -   Apr 04, 2014 - By Sigo

It was a difficult decision because we decided to get rid of the flock of Brahmas we have -- all five of them.  They were nice birds, very genial and friendly.  Not one of them was ever really broody except for Loki and she was the poorest brood hen...

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Chickpeas and Spinach Salad

The Depot Farm   -   Apr 03, 2014 - By Phil_2

Enjoy this salad alone or as a side dish! 1/2 can cooked spinach 1/2 can chickpeas 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cloves garlic 1 slice onion cut into small pieces 1/2 cup cooked whole grain pasta    Combine all ingredients except pasta in...

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New Season

Piedmont Produce   -   Apr 03, 2014 - By Lori_4

Good morning!  It's good to be back with our page at Local Harvest.  I will do my best to check in daily and post updates. Our new season is off to a good start. We have started seeds in our greenhouse and are in the process of transplanting them...

Pensacola, FL -- On her blog Domestic Geek Girl , Gingi is hosting a giveaway sponsored by The Mohawk Valley Trading Company and Crooked Brook for a special Mothers Day gift bundle. The Mothers Day gift bundle includes three bars of natural handmade...

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Springtime at Family Farms CSA

Family Farms CSA   -   Apr 02, 2014 - By Foster

Spring is here! Yes! Spring has arrived at Family Farms CSA east of Sherman, Texas.   Along with spring has come a veritable cornucopia of veggies and delicious food for your table. Call Foster Fogarty and find out when you can...

De a r CS A friends, Our 2014 "Shoppers' B a sket" CS A h a s filled for the se ason , with m any th a nks to our returning 2013 CS A ers!    It w a s gre a t to see so m any of you  ...

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How to Make Homemade Butter

Arcadia Farms   -   Mar 31, 2014 - By Katie

When we first learned about the benefits of raw milk (and the harm of pasteurized milk from non-A2 cows) we decided it was worth switching to healthier dairy products. Buying a herd share was a no-brainer first step. Our herd share enables us to obtain raw...

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Morning Surprises

Pleasantrees Farm   -   Mar 31, 2014 - By James_2

MORNING SURPRISES! Well, this morning, I got up to get the kids ready for school, as I do every morning.  When I got to Bradleys' room, I saw everything that we had for dinner, ( we grilled for the first time this season! Brats and burgers. It was...