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Spring Move

Spin The Bunny Rabbitry   -   May 09, 2015 - By Debra_2

Just moved to 5.5 acres in the Pacific Northwest. Our flock is growing! Added a guard llama who is the sweetest! Looking to add workshops this summer at the farm - learn to spin, dye yarns or just come out to meet others.

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Sunday is that special day to celebrate that special lady in your life...mom! That special lady can be the mother of your children, grandmother or great grandmother, step mom, mother-in-law or the lady who gave birth to you...they are all extra special on...

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The Golden years

Me and My Honey   -   May 08, 2015 - By Dawn _4

Well, we came through the winter this year and lost 7 out of 10 hives.  It is a sad thing to watch these bees work so hard and we have tried to do things as naturally as possible so as not to impact their health any  more that it already is being...

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I think most of you are familiar with dandelion greens, some of you can readily identify pursalane growing. This is a good time to check out the farmer’s markets for other interesting greens such as beet greens, chard, lettuces, watercress, turnip greens,...

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Many people are having issues of one sort or another with using salt in their food. Here are some good combinations that are easy for you do. First, use ONLY dried herbs for a seasoning mix. Pulverize the herbs by using a mortar and pestle or a spice mill...

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Melissa's BBQ Beef

R Farm of Northwest Ohio   -   May 07, 2015 - By Doug and Melissa

Baseball, softball, 4-H, camping...there's no shortage of activities to fill up our spring and summer calendars! R Farm has you covered with a family-pleasing meal that's fast, easy and delicious Melissa's BBQ Beef  1 can...

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We thought we were long overdue for an Herb'n Renewal update! It was a very looooong winter, and we won't even go into the broken pipes, frozen lines, etc. but happily, spring (and darn near summer) has arrived here in Kentucky. :) We have started...

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Come feed the Kids!

City Farm Austin   -   May 05, 2015 - By Paula_1

Starlet our new Mini-Mancha is due to kid at the end of June.  Schedule a free farm tour and come feed the babies.  There's nothing like the feel of a kid tugging on the nipple of the bottle.  You'll also get to feed the chickens and...

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Good and Easy Beef Chili Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef (I used 90%) 1 oz. pkg. of Home Farm Herbery Chili Con Carne Seasoning . 2 small white onions, diced 6 garlic cloves, chopped 3 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely...

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Freshly picked, in season produce is at its peak in flavor and nutrition. Support of your local farmers and local economy You can help small farmers and business people be successful Fresh fruit and vegetables are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients Its a...

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