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Shifting My Paradigm

F.A. Farm   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Walter_1

Over the last couple of months I have been shifting my agricultural paradigm. I have now concluded it is unlikely farmers will ever make a fair wage. There may be confusion over what constitutes a "fair wage," but what I intend to say is that...

Don't kill your violets

The Greenhouse At Morgan Lane   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Georgia

Don’t Kill your Violets! What tiny plant with lovely, scented flowers and heart-shaped leaves is packed with vitamins and antioxidants? Violets! These tiny colorful plants are an excellent ground cover for shady places, provide a bright green leaf backdrop...

Jammin' in the Cannery - Making Wedding Favors...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Sonya

We've had such a fun time in the cannery this week (well, I guess we always do, regardless!)  Got a great order that's been a blast to fulfill.  A bride in Cleveland needed favors for her wedding.  As the bridesmaids' dresses were...

Caramelized Bacon - Update

Specialty Meats and Gourmet   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By The Meat Detective

Caramelized Bacon - Update Brought the temp on the smoker to 250 degrees and added Maple Wood to the fire (you need to keep an eye on the smoker at this time as Maple along with Birch burn very hot). We put the Applewood Smoked Bacon on a dispossable...

Last year I started a special section for direct sales only.  The area in which I grow this stuff is set off from the shareholder area, and although it contains a lot of the same stuff, also produces some unique crops. To start I went to the grocery...

Walkers Fresh Veggies April, News

Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Mark & Carolyn

Hello Everyone ! Thursday, April 7, 2011  There is currently a small break in the action in the greenhouses, so I thought I would take a moment to get this months newsletter started.  I am working alone this year in the greenhouses, Carolyn...

Caramelized Bacon

Specialty Meats and Gourmet   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By The Meat Detective

Caramelized Bacon Today we are using the smoker again and will be double smoking a locally produced Applewood Smoked Durok Bacon, then topping it with light brown sugar and a light Sprinkling of Cayenne Pepper. We have found this caramelized...

Spring Allergies Got You Down?

What's the Buzz?   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Marcie

Discomfort from allergies is nothing to sneeze at! Before you reach for medication, check out your local beekeeper. RAW, LOCAL honey can help! You'll need honey from your neighborhood, honey with the same floral mix as what's ailing you.  ...

Surrealism

Fitzgerald's Family Farm, LLC   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Sharon_1

Planting in the high tunnel has become a surreal experience.  I walk down to the high tunnel in this: Set up and plant in these beautiful beds in a gentle, fairly warm environment. ...

Life is always full of surprises

Moonstruck Farms   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Rowena

Well as we become busier and busier having my husband's karate classes right after drop off on Thursdays was starting to become a little complicated so we are considering a change and will let you know as soon a we finalize our plans to make things easier,...