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What's Growing On 5.8.09

TLC Ranch   -   May 08, 2009 - By Jim_6

Here's a quick run-down of what is new: -We bought a new (used) refrigerated truck to transport eggs and meat.  Thank you so much to the egg share customers who made this a reality for us. -Our eggs are in all kinds of stores now, including New...

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Thai Yellow Curry with Tempeh

Cookus Interruptus   -   May 08, 2009 - By Cynthia

This week on Cookus Interruptus the recipe was cobbled together using one from Theresa Bliffert, one from www.thaifood.com and one from my book Feeding the Whole Family .  It versatile in both the selection of protein and vegetables.  For...

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Roller Coasters

Great Expectations   -   May 08, 2009 - By Candace

I don't particularly like roller coasters.  I always feel like you could be flung off when you least expect it.  It's probably more of a trust or control issue for me.  I know the physics are correct and I'm not really...

Remeber your mother this Mothers Day with a gift from the garden.Buy her an herbal botanical gift like a basket with living AROMATHERAPY PLANTS! In an economy where the going is "WE BUY GOLD"..Turn the other way.Go back to mother earth to...

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Refractometers and the Brix Scale

F.A. Farm   -   May 08, 2009 - By Walter_1

A recent email from my local resource network contained an interview with a long-time proponent of the Brix scale and the use of refractometers. The interviewee also mentiond the work of Drs. Reams, Albrecht, Andersen and Skow. [You can google those names and...

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First market

The Wild Way Out   -   May 08, 2009 - By wild way

Wednesday was the first market for me in Kalamazoo and the first market for the Co-op too.  I think it went well for all of us.  I did a lot of talking and educating.  I didn't have great sales but I certainly piqued people's...

Someone from the press was writing an article about the Market and asked me how the current economic situations were affecting us. This is my take on it so far… The economy doesn't seem to be hurting farmers' markets across the state. The Seattle...

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New Cria Arrival

BelleauWood Farms Alpacas   -   May 07, 2009 - By Erin

Dam:  Butterfly Kisses Sire: Exacto Cria:  Medium Brown Male with white boots and white chin. May 7th at 8:50 AM Weight:  19+ pounds

So, it seems that there is a communication revolution in the works.  Blogging, tweeting, FB..... So, what does all this have to do with running an alpaca farm?  Well, we have always found that people love following the daily happening on the farm, so...

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Yep, it’s a blog

Liberty Lake Farmers' Market   -   May 07, 2009 - By LLFMarket

 We're blogging. We’ll try to keep you up to date regularly, but things get kind of busy when the Market is in full swing. We will also be posting our blog posts at: http://libertylakemarket.blogspot.com/

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