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Turnips Greens and Turnips Available Now

Elliott Family Farm   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Samuel_1

We have turnip greens and turnips available now until after the weekend. Be advised, we may sell to entire lot to a restraunt chain. There is a deal in the works.All inquireies are welcome. We try to serve the local patron first.

Opening Day at the Stanly County Farmers' Mark...

Stanly County Farmers' Market   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Victoria_1

The popularity of farmers markets in North Carolina is increasing, surpassing 130 in operation according to NC Market Ready.Local markets offer customers fresh, locally produced foods including fruits and vegetables, meat products, eggs, artisan cheese,...

New Baby Beehives!

What's the Buzz?   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Marcie

We've got nine new beehives. When we go out the back door the aroma of ripening honey fills the air and smells so SWEET! I just love going back there and watching them in action. They are so active, buzzing all around and pollinating everything in...

Week 14 Availability (April 4, 2011)

Renaissance Farm   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Linda_2

Hi A huge thanks to all of you that came by the retail front this past weekend to share some refreshments and wish us well on our Opening Weekend!! The start of our 3rd year and all thanks to you and your continued support.  It seems like saying Thank...

"The Six Week Want"

Pure Earth Organic Farm, LLC   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Troy

  The Six Week Want  A few years ago, I remember listening to a particular podcast by author James Howard Kunstler. http://www.kunstlercast.com That was the first time I ever heard the name of "The Six Week Want." You can listen to...

Hello to all

Door to Door Local Harvest   -   Apr 04, 2011 - By Door2Door

Hello to all, Door to Door Local Harvest has some recent changes.  Door to Door Local Harvest has a new family!  Hello we are the Laurent family, we are very excited to offer our fresh natural produce! Also Door to Door Local Harvest has a new...

appreciating having made it to the vernal equinox

little tree   -   Apr 03, 2011 - By Carolyn

3.20.2011   today, happily, is the vernal equinox.  it seemed like it was a really long and difficult winter.  not as bad as the kind i use to struggle through growing up in the great lakes region of pennsylvania, but still difficult by our...

Another Spring

Kelvin Grove Farm   -   Apr 03, 2011 - By Smiokey Joe

A cold spring in Georgia, but spring nonetheless.  Chicks are hatching and the pig is soon to take her trip to Sheriff's.  This time we're delving into the Italian meat curing - experimenting with hog jowls the Italian way.  This is one...

Co-op, cooperative, a group of people. No matter what you call the thing, it still boils down to a team effort. More than one person pointing towards the same goal. Here in Twin Falls Idaho, we are putting together a small group of growers who want to get...

Amish Cheese - Artisan Bread - Grass Finished Beef...

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Apr 03, 2011 - By Poly

 Last Nights Home Grown Dinner: Dennis & I split grass fed top & bottom round beef steaks, lightly oiled w/virgin cocunut butter brought to us by Pye, served w/Cecilias authentic artisan Greek Easter Braid, slathered in artisan, raw butter w/...