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Response to Gunnar Rundgren's Comment

F.A. Farm - Apr 16, 2011 - By Walter_1

Gunnar - Thanks for the comment and the link to your blog. I noticed you also commented on Rob Hopkin's blog, which is here for anyone else who wants to check it out: http://transitionculture.org/2011/04/15/a-chat-with-the-nation-and-just-how-much-energy-...

Popover Recipes - Basic

Specialty Meats and Gourmet - Apr 16, 2011 - By The Meat Detective

Basic Popover Recipe My wife and I were very naughty last night - See we got a popover pan for Christmas and have used it only a few times. Last night we got the idea to make some up. We made a double batch and ate every single one of them...

How To Raise Ducks and Ducklings

Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators - Apr 16, 2011 - By Suzie OConnor

Ducks are a unique animal to raise as a pet, but raising such a special pet requires extra attention. Make sure you raise your ducks from ducklings, or better yet from eggs, to ensure they will respond well to human contact. By raising your ducklings from a...

Did you know Chicken Eggs with Thick Strong Shells...

Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators - Apr 16, 2011 - By Suzie OConnor

Did you know Chicken Eggs with thick strong shells hatch better Fertile chicken eggs with thick and strong shells are known to have a better chance of hatching than the chicken eggs with weak thin shells. How do you know if you have a thick shell? Well you...

It Got HOT!

Southern California Farmers Daughters - Apr 15, 2011 - By Aisling

My Goodness it is HOT today! Well, not really but the quick change sure makes it feel like it. I can almost hear the grass growing. I put in some Tomato plants and Snap Peas today and drove over to see how our status is coming for Truly Local(tm). All of...

alittle egg 101

Two Rooster Ranch in Marble Falls, TX - Apr 15, 2011 - By Todd and Carol

Should you wash your fresh eggs? Eggs shells, which contain microscopic pores, have a natural protective layer that is wiped away when washed which then decreases their storage time. Fresh eggs keep at least six weeks in the fridge if not...

2011 Season Started!

Willow Mountain Mushrooms - Apr 15, 2011 - By Bob and Wendy

We started picking, packing and delivering for the 2011 season this week. We will be starting at the Mountain Home, AR Farmers market next week!

Food Raves and 30 Mile food markets..are they the ...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Apr 15, 2011 - By Tony_1

We have Green Markets stretched over the the East Coast of Florida and catering mostly to the RICH and the Tourists.Prices are expensive and the vegetables are NOT LOCALLY GROWN _MOST of the TIME!!! Come the growing and tourist season, main stream...

Do The Math

Black Dog Farms - Apr 15, 2011 - By Kevin_2

One acre will produce enough vegetables for about 30 shareholders. That is what I have found anyways. I devote one acre to only 15 shareholders merely because I try to under promise and over deliver, but I easily pull enough out of the ground to sell 30...

The Florida Ten Commandments of Common Gardening M...