The Blog Barn

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. Last summer one of my country neighbors told me a story about another neighbor's barn cat who decided to have her kittens in my neighbor's shed. A couple of months later, one of the kittens fell from the...

I've got Hives...

Foust Family Farms   -   Mar 30, 2015 - By Ron

You know you're getting old when you can't read the fine print anymore...which is how "they" stick it to you. I actually did get the hives, a couple of years ago. Most unpleasant - especially when the welts appeared on the soles of my feet....

Sadness Once Again

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Mar 30, 2015 - By Mona

Today, today we buried my beautiful, sweet Alana.  We placed her right by Dreamer whom I'm sure she missed, and now they are running together in the green pastures on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. My heart is broken in a million...

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is back!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Mar 27, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

And, the Bluegrass Farmers' Market at Azur Restaurant & Patio continues tomorrow! Unfortunately, I guess our farmers are busy with spring planting because I only heard from a few of them. Yes, Stone Burr Farm will be there with their wonderful lamb!...

Baked Spinach

The Depot Farm   -   Mar 25, 2015 - By Phil_2

  Chop some onion, peppers and broccoli florets into 1/4 inch pieces. Crush 3-4 cloves garlic and cook all in a saucepan with a little vegetable stock until tender. Add chopped spinach and diced tomatoes to the pan and heat through. Place cooked rotelli...

So Much Has Happened!

Truest Taste Farm   -   Mar 24, 2015 - By Cheyenne

It's official! We have planted quite a few seeds and now they are starting to sprout! We've also put up two new hoop houses, a smaller one for season extension, and a larger one for a propagation house. Our wood burning stove is now up and running to...

Beef and Noodles

R Farm of Northwest Ohio   -   Mar 24, 2015 - By Doug and Melissa

Springtime brings chirping birds, an end to cabin fever and plenty of activities that keep us busy. R Farm has you covered with a hearty meal that's fast and easy.    Beef & Noodles This is a Rupp family favorite! 1 can (28 oz.)...

From Lard to Soap in 3 hours.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Mar 24, 2015 - By Marte Holen

Jep, I can do that. I mainly make hot processed, but have tried some cold process. So today I was going to make cold processed lard, sheabutter and honey. Well, I  am not sure if that one will turn out right. When it was a trace stage, ready to pour, I...

Learning your farm community

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Mar 22, 2015 - By Brian_1

In one of the first books I read about farming the writer explained how to assimilate into your new farming community. He gave multiple examples of how, when and where (networking in essence) to get yourself ingratiated into the local farming community. Being...

Feb-March Market News

West Brookfield Farmers Market   -   Mar 22, 2015 - By Amy_1

February-March Market News, 2015 Spring is finally here and although there is still goofy amounts of snow on the ground, I do see some daffodils shooting up along the south side of my house.  It has to warm up soon, right?  This newsletter will...