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How I spent my summer Nov 18 2010

Wild Winds Sheep Company   -   Nov 18, 2010 - By Catherine & Martin

Gardening at 6,000 feet in a semi-arid climate late spring almost summer - notes: My garden is almost in full swing, tomatoes are lagging way behind and I should be getting fruit by now, lots of little green want-a-be's.Sweet peppers are close...

Happy thankgiving.

Jacobson's Ranch   -   Nov 18, 2010 - By Michelle_1

Just to keep everyone up to date. The baby goats (Kids) should start ariving next week & go threw April. There will be plenty for this years fair kids. I will keep you up to date on what we get hear. 1 of our cows should have her calf this wekend. We still...

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The betrayer

Trautman Family Farm   -   Nov 18, 2010 - By Scott&JulieTraut

I am the betrayer. I am the one entrusted with their happiness. I am the one that brings them in every day, knowing that one day I will not let them out. I know that day will come, and that it will be unpleasant, and that I will feel bad. But I will be...

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Senate Bill S.510

Double Check Ranch   -   Nov 18, 2010 - By Sarah

As a small producer who sells beef locally, I am suspicious of the S. 510 “Food Safety Modernization Act” as the government’s latest power grab to curtail economic freedom and competition in the food market.If this bill successfully becomes law, consumers will...

The Turkey Pick- Up Schedule   We are having turkey pick ups at Brambly farms on Monday ......... 4-7pm Tuesday..........4-7pm Wed ...............10- 4pm We are lucky enough to have partnered with several fantastic...

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Our Farm Blog

Coyote Ridge Farm & Vineyards   -   Nov 18, 2010 - By Rich & Carol

You can find us on Facebook ( facebook.com/CoyoteRidgeFarms ).

I have long been a collector of old agriculture books, pamphlets and documents. You can find so many good ideas that were used in days gone by. Many of the experiments that were done at agricultural test stations across the United States are still around...

Make local grains for Thanksgiving! Farro (aka emmer) is a chewy, satisfying whole grain grown locally in Washington State at Bluebird Grain Farms .  Soak it and cook it slowly to maximize flavor and tenderize the texture.  The fresh herbs and...

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Daily Harvest Farm   -   Nov 17, 2010 - By Angela_3

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Is it really cheaper to eat discount food from the grocery? I've always said "no". If you evaluate it strictly form a dollars spent at the 'regular' store, verses with your local farmer, you may erroneously come to that conclusion. ...