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Smaller Livestock Producers May Get a Fair Deal

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By David_8

It's all about the money Several years ago I was reading something, I don't remember what now. I was shocked to find out that there has been a law on the books since 1921 that would stop a lot of the "sweetheart" deals that exist in the...

Why our eggs cost so much

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Jan 12, 2011 - By Brian_1

At first. some people flinch when they hear the price of our eggs. Even when compaired to local organic eggs the price is still high.  However, it cost us four dollars and fifty-four cents to produce one dozen eggs.  We are small and do not have the...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market annual meeting!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jan 12, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

Our annual meeting has been scheduled for January 28, 2011 at 11:00am.   It will be held in the Journey Baptist Church which is located in the area of the market lot at 3450 Richmond Rd.  If you are considering joining the Bluegrass Farmers'...

Sorghum Pressing

Liz and Paul's Farm   -   Jan 12, 2011 - By Paul_3

We work hard producing our sorghum syrup, but have a lot of fun with it.  In the fall we harvest the cane and press out the juice in an antique roller mill. Then we cook down the juice to syrup, similar to the process for cooking maple.   ...

10 Good Reasons to Grow Your Own Food

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 12, 2011 - By Poly

10 Good Reasons to Grow Your Own Food: 1. Great tasting, fresh, and nutritious food right outside your door. There is no doubt about it, home grown food tastes better and is more nutritious than imported foods. In fact, the nutritional content of...

Well we are up to 7 new goats. They are doing well. We are going to be adding new stuff to the CSA. As soon as we get the prices worked out. We will be adding  goat milk shares & beef, pork, lamb & goat shares. We will have more information on...

It is Cold Out There!

Dark Water Ranch   -   Jan 12, 2011 - By shepherd

The weather is reminding us that it is January here on the ranch, my least favorite month of the year. Highs are in the 20's lows 11, needless to say the water is frozen and my hands, face and ears get cold fast. It is days like this I remind myself as I...

Beginning

The Jenkins Clan   -   Jan 11, 2011 - By Elaine

Thursday, January 6, I seeded 18 broccoli cells.  Today, the 11th, everyone of the cells have plants up! I've plugged in the lights, and we're off with the garden season.    I'll finalize the rest of the seed orders...

New USDA Labeling Requirements for Meat and Poultr...

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 11, 2011 - By Poly

As in the earlier post, the new labeling laws will go into effect by Jan 1st 2012. I have posted an informative article here with the link to the Federal Register and the phone numbers for you to call for more information. By Susan Brady Published:...

Starting January 1, 2012 Nutritional labeling will be required on over 40 retail meat and poultry cuts packaged for retail sale. Small farms are exempt from the requirement but I don't think it is a bad idea to be prepared anyway. The labels are available...