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Mother Nature's Wonder

Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Mar 03, 2009 - By Christine_2

It's early here.Too ealy for even the sun to rise as we greet yet another frigid morning in Sugarcreek. It is bitter cold. Just how cold I am not sure. I have stopped looking at the thermonmeter and only catch pieces of the weather forecast. It is that...

Sugar Grove Farmers 2010 Opening Market & Village ...

Sugar Grove Farmers Market   -   Mar 02, 2009 - By Pat_5

Hi Everyone, Please join us at our opening market on June 5, 2010. Open 8am til noon. Village of Sugar Grove will be hosting their Open House too.  All kinds of activities. Farmers, vendors and volunteers always needed and appreciated. Let us know...

On the Move

Sheltie Meadow Farm   -   Mar 02, 2009 - By Miana Ruiz-Ryan

We are so excited.  We are moving to the Belmont/Belfast area of Maine.  We look forward to meeting and greeting many Maine customers.  You will be able to purchase items on the farm or at the Small Farm Bakery.  Our flock is sure to love...

Stuck in the Office

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Mar 02, 2009 - By Teresa_2

I'm stuck in the office today working on our income tax paperwork.  Our accountant called over the weekend wondering when we wanted to schedule our annual appointment.  Guess I can't put it off any longer. Doing our taxes is...

It's (Another) Snow Day

Hurricane Farm   -   Mar 02, 2009 - By Chris

It's another snow day here in New England.  We have about 8-10 inches with another few on the way.  Luckily, I spent some time working on the tractor yesterday.  It's a 1963 Farmall Cub, by the way. Last month, I ordered a plow...

Hot Topic! Almond pasteurization

Braga Organic Farms   -   Mar 02, 2009 - By Doug Braga

This is one of the hottest topics in organics in the past year or so.  I want to talk about almond pasteurization.  Organic almonds are only steam pasteurized, no chemicals are used in the process.  It involves shooting steam at the almonds...

What a Winter Wonderland!

Windy Hill Orchards   -   Mar 02, 2009 - By Debbe & Jay

What a morning! To wake up & see nothing but a sea of white everywhere. And just to think a week ago we were thinking of starting our springtime chores. (Personally, I'm glad we didn't.) Unfortunately, we left the water on at the packing shed over...

Check out our sales items!

Owens Acres - Lavender, Herbs, and Tea   -   Mar 02, 2009 - By Laura & Mike

Just wanted to know we understand the financial crunch just like you do!  We will try to have a few discounts on popular items from time to time - so when you see them - stock up!  If you have a suggestion for a herbal product, please let us know -...

America's Heartland

Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Mar 02, 2009 - By Christine_2

The midwest has always been considered the heartland of America. From it's gentle rolling pastures to it's simple way of life. It has for many years and  for many people held the promise of the American Dream. We moved here years ago hoping to...

Clearing land with chickens

Harp Turkey Ranch   -   Mar 01, 2009 - By Wes

Well it is still not spring here and the grasses have not really started to grow, there are some new shoots but not alot yet. So since the broilers were tearing up the grass and it was not re-growing we figured to move them over to where we are clearing to be...