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Fountain Farmers Market

Localvore Colorado CoOp   -   Jun 01, 2015 - By Jim & Donna

We are thrilled that everything has come together so well for the Fountain Farmers Market, which opens tomorrow! We thank our vendors who have reserved their place in advance for the season, as well as for the day. For the vendors who haven't yet signed...

Harvesting Fresh Comfrey

Back2theBeginning Farm   -   May 29, 2015 - By J

Comfrey.JPG The Comfrey is in bloom & the time is NOW for the harvesting of our Chemical & Pesticide free COMFREY LEAVES. We love our Comfrey. Its a companion plant to many of our tropical fruit trees. Aiding our fruit bearers with an abundance of...

Fountain Farmers Market

Localvore Colorado CoOp   -   May 29, 2015 - By Jim & Donna

Yes, the weekend is here and our countdown continues! 4 days and the Fountain Farmers Market will OPEN! I know we are so excited and we are wondering who else is excited. Who's counting down with us? If you are a vendor, there is still room to join us! We...

Honeybees and Neonics

What's the Buzz?   -   May 29, 2015 - By Marcie

Once again, it looks like federal decisionmakers are sidestepping the issue of bee-harming pesticides. The Pollinator Health Task Force, launched almost a year ago by President Obama, released its strategy for addressing pollinator declines last week — without...

Visit us at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal   -   May 29, 2015 - By Karin_1

We'll be at the Liquor Barn Hamburg market tomorrow from 9 until 2 unless it starts to rain.  Our packaging does not like water! We'll have plenty of hand blended herb seasoning...something for just about everything.  We'll also be...

Saturday's Happenings at the Bluegrass Farmers...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 29, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

Well, it's almost here...June! And, that means we'll be seeing more of the “summer” fruits and veggies to go along with our “spring” offerings. It's always one of my favorite times of the year. Once the zucchini starts showing up at the market, it...

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. In many parts of the country the end of May marks the beginning of the local food season, and with it come many delights. Bringing home greens harvested just hours ago is exciting after months of shipped-in...

Mid-Spring on the Farm

R Farm of Northwest Ohio   -   May 22, 2015 - By Doug and Melissa

The farm is alive with the sights and sounds of spring! All of the spring calves are here, and they're healthy and full of energy.  They enjoy playing together, which provides quite a bit of entertainment for our family. In the fields, the...

Fountain Farmers Market

Localvore Colorado CoOp   -   May 22, 2015 - By Jim & Donna

We will be at the Fountain Farmers Market on Tuesday mornings starting June 2. Come and see us!

Memorial Day Weekend at the Bluegrass Farmers'...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 22, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

The last Monday in May is a day of remembrance...a day when we proudly remember those brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in our armed forces. It is Memorial Day! Did you know that each Memorial Day at 3:00 pm there is a national moment of...