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Friday, June 17, 2022

Jamison U-Pick Cherries   -   Jun 17, 2022 - By James_3

Our earliest opening date will be about June 24th or 25th.  We will set a firm date and post it here two days in advance of the opening.  Warmer days and clear skies are what we need!

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Rain, again.

Jamison U-Pick Cherries   -   Jun 13, 2022 - By James_3

Monday, June13, 2022.  After 19 hours and an accumulation of 0.65 inches the dribbling rain has finally stopped.  There is a little additional splitting but only about 5 - 10% of the cherries appear to be affected.  We still expect to open...

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Ripening Update -- Rain

Jamison U-Pick Cherries   -   Jun 11, 2022 - By James_3

First the bad news:  We recorded a solid half inch of rain overnight that wetted the fruit thoroughly.  There will be some splitting.  The wind has helped dry things out this morning, but more rain is possible over the next few days.  ...

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2022 Cherry Season is Late

Jamison U-Pick Cherries   -   Jun 09, 2022 - By James_3

We expect to open for cherry sales sometime between June 20th and 25.  The cool weather during pollination and throughout April and May is to blame.  Check here or call Jim after June 18th for a schedule update.

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Baby Goats Have a New Home!

Shepherd Valley Farm   -   May 18, 2022 - By Phil_1

Two of our 4 baby Pygmy goatling wethers have been happily rehomed right in our hometown of Kempton! They are providing companionship to this retired horse, living on Rae & Jim’s beautiful farm. It’s always a bitter-sweet thing to send our playful babies...

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Crop Types We Grow @ Can Sow Grow

Can Sow Grow   -   Apr 22, 2022 - By Grandanny

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What Are Eco Buddy Boxes?

Can Sow Grow   -   Apr 22, 2022 - By Grandanny

These are the ultimate in grow and throw style of growing. A biodegradable box with variable types of growing mediums available let's you decide on the how and where aspect of growing microgreens from the convenience of home. And when your crop has grown...

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New Digs for Imaginary

Imaginary Alpaca Ranch   -   Oct 15, 2021 - By vanalpaca

Since May of 2015 Imaginary has moved to Millersville/Helena, Ohio and joined with Millersville Farm on 7.5 acres. We've transitioned from a large herd of 40 alpacas to 6 alpacas and 10 mixed Guernsey/Angus Cow/calves. We maintain a flock of chickens for...

Farmer John asks: Do you Eat Data?

The LocalHarvest Blog   -   Sep 28, 2021 - By Guillermo

LocalHarvest friends -- Are you noticing the nudge and pivot into autumn? We are, too. In nature and in the farming world, this is the moment when we savor the retained heat of summer and the abundance of autumn harvest. Soon we'll start tuning in to...