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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...

Miami March Against Monsanto SATURDAY, MAY 23rd 2:...

What's the Buzz?   -   May 21, 2015 - By Marcie

Where: OMNI/Adrienne Arsht Center Metromover station 1455 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Florida, 33132 Why: To protest the DARK Act, (H.R. 1599), a bill introduced by Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) and written by Monsanto, that would strip states of the right to pass GMO...

Spring Update

The Depot Farm   -   May 20, 2015 - By Phil_2

  We have been busy planting our early crops as well as starting seeds in the green house for successive plantings. Another week when the weather is more predictable, we plan to begin to begin warm weather plantings in the ground of squash, tomatoes,...

csa

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   May 18, 2015 - By Michael_3

   Markets started and are going well--CSA are filling up but there is still a few spots open. Field work and first planting will be complete this week. 

Young Entrepreneur’s Program

Localvore Colorado CoOp   -   May 16, 2015 - By Jim & Donna

This year, the Fountain Farmers Market introduces the Young Entrepreneur’s Program. This is an opportunity for Young Adults to gain real-world experience selling their products and services in person, to the public at the Fountain Farmers Market. Through this...

CSA today!

Salamander Springs Farm/Permaculture Organics   -   May 16, 2015 - By Susana

Hello CSAers, Look forward to seeing you at the market today! Some of you started using your 2015 CSA share at last Saturdays market, but I wanted to let the rest of you know that you can start anytime - unlike past years, when pick-up was tweekly 6 months...