The Blog Barn

Let me begin by saying banding and castrating lambs is not inhumane. If you have ever seen a case of fly strike you would know just how right I am. Wool sheep in this part of the country, especially range sheep can and do get very dirty. In the rainy season...

Ron Paul at Farm Food Voices

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 22, 2011 - By Poly

Ron Paul at Farm Food Voices Ron Paul at Farm Food Voices http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HdmcZrDKyQ

COACHELLA FESTIVAL - 2011

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 22, 2011 - By Poly

COACHELLA FESTIVAL - 2011 Some of our  farm members will be performing at the COACHELLA FESTIVAL, Join us for great food, rocking music and a fun filled time for the whole family. Some of the artists performing will be Kings Of Leon, Arcade Fire...

Homemade yogurt recipe

New Chapter Farms, Borden IN   -   Jan 22, 2011 - By Halie

This is a simple yogurt recipe, that ayone can make at home, (no, this is not our yogurt that we sell, that is a secret recipe:)) Ingredients: 4 cups whole milk (raw works best) 1/4 cup plain yogurt Heat milk to 180 degrees, then cool to 115 degrees....

Today we are working on the Co-op Pantry. We were supposed to be finished with it a month ago but permits always take longer than they say. We had to upgrade the plumbing and electrical and put down a new floor. Today we are starting work on the new doors and...

January 2011

Jake's Farm   -   Jan 22, 2011 - By Chris_6

I am happy to report we so far have made it through several snow storm with no loss of structures. We are busy now selecting varieties and would love to have your input on what you would like in your wonderful CSA box this year. It's not too late to submit...

Lamb Tail Docking Inhumane, Cruel, Unnecessary

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 22, 2011 - By Poly

This is ugly, if you have a weak stomach, please do not read, how most lambs are treated before going to the dinner table. Here is the complete and original article: http://animalwelfaretaiwan.webs.com/sheepandlambs.htm Before being slaughtered the...

Successful Steps for Growing Baby Carrots-Easy

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 22, 2011 - By Poly

Successful Steps for Growing Baby Carrots Article by   theMallorys (6,869 pts ) Edited & published by BStone (38,197 pts ) on Jul 14, 2010 Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/diy/lawn-garden/articles/77583.aspx#ixzz1ApFczU2n...

Old Man Winter

Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery   -   Jan 22, 2011 - By Larry

Old Man Winter is here and he seems to be staying for a spell.  The snow blanketing the vineyard is beautiful. We're testing out our newly created mechanical pruner.  The first trial looks great.  This will really help us manage the...

Winter is colder this year?!

Debbie's Garden   -   Jan 22, 2011 - By Chickadee1

Winter is colder this year than it's been for a while! Or maybe I just forget from year to year? I compare it to having a baby in some respects, as you forget about the pain as soon as you see those beautiful green "baby" shoots coming up out of...