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Wild Turkeys are Taking Over!

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Dec 10, 2008 - By Shelley_2

Last night as I was finishing up the Animals I noticed that the females in our back field were looking awfully alerting. They did not give off the alarm call but they most certainly were spooked by something in the field. I finished up in the Cria Barnyard and...

What is the value of Ranchers and Agriculture in g...

Ebersole Cattle Company   -   Dec 10, 2008 - By ShanenEbersole

First, I have to give credit where credit is due.  This post is inspired by The Beginning Farmer .  Her blog post inspired me to ask y'all the same question. "What is the main thing you would like people to know about your agricultural...

Steamy Hot Chai Tea this Winter

So Succulent Gardens   -   Dec 10, 2008 - By Blossomfarm

     There is no end to the diversity of recipes for making your own chai at home. Brewing chai is fun and allows you to experiment until you get it 'just right' for your own personal taste.      Chai is...

Baby it's cold outside!!!!

Wool n Feather Farm   -   Dec 10, 2008 - By Melissa_6

On this chilly freezing morning, I have been dreaming of my latest idea. I have been weaving for about a year now and have been improving my skills. I have made it past the scarf and table runner stage and can't wait to start on a double weave blanket. I...

Turkeys Flinging Water

The Call Again Farm Journal   -   Dec 10, 2008 - By Laura_6

The weather was warm enough today to wash away much of our beautiful snow.  The turkeys and chickens got to outside today.  The chickens chose to stay inside most of the time, but we didn't have the lights on in the barn and so the turkeys were...

Leaf Lard

Prairie Pride Farm of Minnesota   -   Dec 09, 2008 - By Dawn, past 4-H member

My Mom and Grandma made the worlds best pie crust, doughnuts and fried chicken. The secret is in the pure leaf lard shortening they used! When using pure leaf lard, you can expect flakey pie crusts, golden brown chrispy fried chicken, and non-greasy fluffy...

Holiday Shopping at Golden Touch Naturals

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Dec 09, 2008 - By Shelley_2

  Our Online Farm Store is up and running and accepting orders for the holiday season. To ensure you get your items in time please place all orders by Dec. 17th. We carry Alpaca Clothing and Accessories, All Natural Soaps and Body Care, Organic...

Christmas Wishes from Our Farm to Yours!

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Dec 09, 2008 - By Teresa_2

Merry Christmas from Bloom Where You're Planted Farm! I'm getting ready to start my Christmas cards today, but first I wanted to write to wish all our customers and everyone at Local Harvest a wonderful holiday season.  This is a peaceful...

Promote your Farm/Services/Products by Networking!

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Dec 09, 2008 - By Shelley_2

After getting a great response from yesterday's post regarding some great ways to utilize Online Video to showcase your farm and services, I am going to continue to post some great business advice that has helped us get to where we are today.  ...

A couple quick quotes

Trautman Family Farm   -   Dec 09, 2008 - By Scott&JulieTraut

I guess I would have to say I'm not the stereotypical farmer; farming skipped a generation in our family, and my experiences are such that I've spent a lot of time on introspection & looking to be a better person. Here is one quote that I try and...