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Announcing our February Canning Boot Camp!

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Jan 21, 2011 - By Sonya

Announcing our first 2011 Canning Boot Camp!  On February 5, 10-4, in Lebanon, Ohio, 10 students will roll up their sleeves, don clean aprons (however little time THAT lasts!), and immerse themselves in water bath and pressure canning! Our classes are...

Food Security - Alternative Pricing Models

F.A. Farm   -   Jan 20, 2011 - By Walter_1

In a previous post about Food Riots in Tunisia, Food Pricing and Food Security, I talked about how most of us are price-takers , while corporations use their market muscle to become price-makers . Consequently, if we want to be able to survive in a...

It's getting to be that time of year to start thinking about Frost Seeding my fields with Clover. This will help get the jump on Oats and Ryegrass for later planting.

The First Honeyflow of the Year! Tropical Wildflow...

What's the Buzz?   -   Jan 20, 2011 - By Marcie

We just harvested our first honeyflow for 2011. And a Happy New Year it is....60 lbs. of TROPICAL WILDFLOWER honey. It's delicious! All of our honey is RAW....comes out of the hive and into the honey jar....the only "processing" is to strain out...

Is Your Web Hosting Eco-Friendly?

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 20, 2011 - By David_8

Wind Power Ever since Spring Hill Farms has been on the world wide web we have used Hypermart as our web hosting service. We have always been happy with their service and pricing. An added bonus is they are wind powered! We feel this in keeping...

Today after morning chores were done it was time to tag and band the lambs. They get a Scrapie tag in one ear and a Farm Tag in the other. Our flocks are certified scrapie free so keeping accurate records is important. The scrapie tag has the US I.D # on it as...

Winter Downtime

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Jan 19, 2011 - By Teresa_2

A pretty snow is falling this afternoon and we're looking to get 2-4 inches out of this latest bit of winter weather.  We try to make good use of this down time, when it is impossible to get outside and start the physical preparations for our 2011...

SAve Our Seed, Feed Our Future

Harvest Thyme Farm & Market   -   Jan 19, 2011 - By Dawn

Food. Most of us know that we have animals that, every year, are placed on an Endangered List. But did you know that there is a list of foods that are indanger of extinction as well? If you're wondering why there is a new energy surrounding Heirloom...

Want To Move To CA. Start A Farm

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 19, 2011 - By Poly

Ever thought of starting a farm? Already have a farm and want to relocate?  Here is a great resource, they always have large properties, pasture lands etc. for lease, rent, foreclosures for sale. With water wells and without! TERRA LINDA...

Why Every Child Should Spend Time On a Farm

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 19, 2011 - By David_8

Helping hold pigs One of the reasons I started farming again was I wanted my kids to experience the life I had as a child.  I believe there are many reasons why kids should spend time on a small farm. Heck they should visit a giant factory farm...