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Fraser Fir's are here!

Keris Tree Farm and Christmas Shop   -   Dec 01, 2008 - By Marisa

Our Fraser Fir's have arrived! Every year we carry a selection of pre-cut Fraser Firs from North Carolina. They are native to north eastern mountain areas and the Appalachian region. This is precisely the reason we bring them in from out of state....

Those Darn Computers!

The Call Again Farm Journal   -   Dec 01, 2008 - By Laura_6

I'm sorry I haven't posted for a couple days.  I've been having a lot of computer trouble.  I'll do the best I can to fill you on what you missed during my computer-free days. On Friday, the turkeys were so much fun to watch. ...

This thanksgiving weekend we were blessed with the birth of 8 goat kids! Three out of the four does have dropped their burdens and gratefully into my lap! 2 does had triplets and the other had twins, our herd has just increased by 5 bucklings & 3 doelings....

As the weather is getting cold I am turning to my office to do work.  The garlic is planted and mulched and the rye is getting higher each day despite the shorter, cooler days.  Right now sign-up for the 2009 season is open.  If you would like...

Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

Kehr Family Farm   -   Nov 30, 2008 - By Ken & Heather Anne

Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins – makes 24 muffins 1 cup sugar ½ cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 ¾ cup mashed pumpkin ¼ cup buttermilk 3 cups whole wheat/unbleached flour 1 Tbsp. Baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt ¼...

Got leftovers from that "bird?"

Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal   -   Nov 30, 2008 - By Karin_1

On our farm, leftover turkey is never a problem...we love having it.  Oh my gosh, those turkey sandwiches loaded with the leftover dressing and a bit of cranberry sauce are to die for!  Then there's the turkey hash  for breakfast.  Of...

Pigs all processed for the year... now for the new...

Spring Hill Farms   -   Nov 30, 2008 - By David_8

Well once again summer has flown by and fall is turning to winter. As soon as it starts freezing at night I'm glad all the market hogs are gone and only breeding stock is left. I'd much rather  be frying bacon in the morning than moving pigs and...

Uncle Charlie learns about Farm work

Poverty Acres   -   Nov 29, 2008 - By Sam or MaryAnn

Uncle Charlie’s family had a butcher shop in Cincinnati, Ohio. Uncle Charlie worked with his Dad at the market and became an excellent meat cutter. One day a young female customer, whom he knew, came in to the market with a girl that had come to her house for...

MOM

Greenjeans Farm   -   Nov 29, 2008 - By Jeff & Toni

My mother died last July.  97 years old, She was a total radical,feminist.  Yesterday my sister and brother in law and niece let her ashes go in Commencment Bay in Tacoma!  It was a touching and funny thing.  She blew back at...

forest flavor

Tributary Farm   -   Nov 29, 2008 - By Ozarkpoppy

"They concentrate the flavor of the sea". I heard a radio show a while back and on old French oyster farmer was speaking of his love of oysters. Mushrooms are that for me and our Ozark forest.  Their taste and smell are...