The Blog Barn

Well now after 6 successful and growing years of providing the People of Shertz and the surrounding communities with a sustainable Year around Farmers Market. It has been decided by those that decide,(George Logan, Park Director)  that a new group can do...

It's all about the tractor, isn't it?

Hurricane Farm   -   Jan 19, 2009 - By Chris

So one of the coolest things about having a farm is having a tractor!  We've managed to all share in its use.  When it is not being used to stretch fencing, haul manure or wood, plow snow, or pull logs, it spends its time doubling as a jungle-gym...

My post-modern son

Hurricane Farm   -   Jan 19, 2009 - By Chris

So I was looking through our photo archives to see what I might use here on the blog. I came across several photos that my 3 year old son took of his feet.  Pretty cool.  You've got to love the "hop-hop" boots.  Notice his...

Heritage Turkey Hatching Eggs For Sale

Harp Turkey Ranch   -   Jan 19, 2009 - By Wes

 We have started taking orders for Turkey Hatching Eggs and Poults. The poults are for local pickup, we don't ship live birds. Also don't forget that our pasture chickens will be ready soon and your holiday heritage turkeys they are going fast so...

Bandit Goes Bobsledding

Cowmomma's Cupboard   -   Jan 19, 2009 - By Cowmomma

When you live in Northern Michigan, everyone from rancher to bull suffers a bit of cabin fever come January.  We all start looking for things to do that are compatible with snow to entertain ourselves, get some exercise and have a few laughs.  Our...

Wedding season is coming!

Folls Flower Farm   -   Jan 19, 2009 - By Thea

Wedding Season January is the month that most spring and summer brides begin to really think and plan for their upcoming weddings.  It seems like time flies when you are having fun and before you know it the season is here so you need to book your...

Comfrey HERB Plant Heals bruises and tonic recipe ...

So Succulent Gardens   -   Jan 19, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Symphytum officinalis Comfrey or Knit bone Height: 30"     Zone: 3-9     Light: sun to shade Description:      Comfrey herbs contain the active ingredient allantoin, a skin healer...

Today was one that I have been anticipating for some time. The boys and I drove to Mason, MI, to a business called Sugarbush Supply Company. It was housed in a building nestled in the back of an attractive old farm next to a barnyard full of cows. The...

Shearing sheep

Wool-E Farm   -   Jan 19, 2009 - By Ellyn_1

Saturday we had all of our sheep sheared. One of the coldest mornings of th year, so far. Everything went well, and now have 38 fleeces to start washing, picking, and carding.

What's Growing On 1.18.09

TLC Ranch   -   Jan 18, 2009 - By Jim_6

Residents of the Monterey Peninsula can now rejoice.  TLC Ranch will be trying out the Pacific Grove farmers' market with our very own booth, selling both meat and eggs.  Come by every Monday afternoon from 4-7pm (winter hours) and support this...