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Spring Break News from Our Kids

Double Oak Farm   -   Mar 20, 2009 - By Lori

Finally got to the pictures! Lori Our kids have been anxious for a chance to contribute to the blog. Here is the first of what I am sure will be many posts. I forgot to pack the cord for my camera. I’ll have to add pictures after I get home. Lori M ...

I spent all day yesterday attending the Southeastern Michigan Beekeeper's Association conference. It was held at a college in Livonia and was well-attended by several hundred beekeepers from around the region. They had outstanding guest speakers and...

Ben's Friday Pancakes

Cookus Interruptus   -   Mar 19, 2009 - By Cynthia

These unique pancakes have no flour but use highly digestible soaked whole grains. Ben's Friday Pancakes (Cynthia’s frustration snowballs) Think ahead just a wee bit and enjoy these magical flour-less pancakes this week.  Lovely with a...

The Calorie Cost of Using Tillers

F.A. Farm   -   Mar 19, 2009 - By Walter_1

We don't use tractors for tilling, planting or cultivation. If I need some field mowing done, I hire the neighbor and I spend about $100 per year. My gas costs last year for my tillers was less than $100 and my estimate of actual gallons used was 27.5...

Truly a Family Affair

Hurricane Farm   -   Mar 19, 2009 - By Chris

Every since we started farming--with four chickens and a rabbit--our family has been keen on lending a hand.  From my dad, who chops wood, gathers sap, and gives tractor rides, to my Mom who brings really tasty spinach salads, to Erica's Mom who makes...

Spring has sprung in Ballardsville KY. Peas (sugar snaps, shellies, snow) are breaking through the soil. I missed setting out transplants this week so i will wait on the soil to dry out again. I have flats (soil blocks) of spinich, lettuce, broccoli,...

Wait or make Sauerkraut?

Merry Heart Farm   -   Mar 19, 2009 - By Jennifer_1

With 300 head of cabbage in production and 240 Vidalia onions growing every moment we are wondering if our cabbage will beat the heat and make nice heads or if it will bolt to bloom in Florida's heat. Can we make Sauerkraut? We wait for this and...

Goose Hello

Re Rustica   -   Mar 19, 2009 - By fullofbeans

Our geese are so excited to see us sometimes. When we return from deliveries, when they wander back from grazing, when we wander over to check on their grazing, when morning comes… they sing the same song! The goose hello song is somewhat different than...

TED Talks: Mark Bittman - The problem with what we...

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Mar 19, 2009 - By Shelley_2

When  you have a free moment ( 21 minute run time ) be sure to check out this interesting take on the current state of our Food and our Environment. You can find more information on Mark Bittman here or head to TED Talks to watch more interesting...

Seein' the Signs

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Mar 19, 2009 - By Teresa_2

I can hardly believe Friday is the first day of spring already!  The signs are all around -- the grass on the roadsides, in the pasture, and even in our yard is getting greener every day.   This fat (and somewhat angry looking?) fellow is a...