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Brambly Farms in Cochon 555 Boston Event

Brambly Farms   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Ted

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that we got word last night that one of our farm's pure bred Large Blacks has been chosen to take part in the approaching Cochon 555 event. This is a national event which is held in ten cities...

Growing Swiss Chard-EASY

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Poly

Growing Swiss Chard - advice on how to grow Swiss Chard Chard is a green leafed vegetable that makes a good alternative to spinach. Growing Chard can be easier than growing spinach as it is better able to withstand higher temperatures and water shortages. ...

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Moonstruck Farms   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Rowena

A family came to the farm today from the city....they were lost  parked on the corner of my property with me and the chickens waving at them trying to get their attention. I was so self-conscious because my place is more of a construction zone than a farm...

From Down on the Farm......

Rockgate Farm   -   Jan 16, 2011 - By Angela_6

Just an up-date for all of my loyal customers.....   I know that you guys have been wondering what's up.  All my goodies are out of stock, and I seem to have dropped off the face of the earth....Well, fear not.....I'll be back.  ...

That's a tough one. Where I come from Ranching is done from the back of a horse (or ATV) with working dogs, Handling and skill. Long hours spent managing and moving stock over large areas to keep them well fed and in good condition. Many of us have spent...

ORGANIC MATTERS........

Moonshine Farm Organics   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By Catie

Organic Food is Pure Food, Free of Chemical Additives Organic food doesn't contain food additives, flavor enhancers (like MSG), artificial sweeteners (like aspartame and high-fructose corn syrup), contaminants (like mercury) or preservatives (like...

Chicken Tractors

Dark Water Ranch   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By shepherd

Today we took advantage of the warm weather. We loaded up on lumber supplies and hauled them back for later work. We also started plans for the new chicken tractors. We plan to have seperate tractors for each breed, so that our new chicks will all be pure bred...

As many of you know we have an Open Farm Day and Educational Fair on shearing day every spring. This year we are adding a Farm to Table supper to our line up. Several of the chefs we supply as well as local produce growers have expressed interest in showcasing...

More Proof - The FDA is Out to Get Farmers

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By David_8

Tamworth Duroc Cross Pigs 2005 In yet another move against farmers, the FDA recently took a "no holds barred" approach to being adversarial to farmers. They attacked one of their own. If you were wondering if the FDA was your friend...

Celebrity Cook-Off 2011

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By Poly

Celebrity cook-off 2011 - All the produce, meats, dairy, fish etc.. will be locally grown and of heritage varieties. Grown without the use of pesticides or herbicides. The meats will be 100% pure, grown without the use of corn, soy or wheat and G.M.O. FREE! ...