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Rare Old Apples that Taste like Roses -- Extinct a...

Friendly Haven Rise Farm   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By Jacqueline & Joseph

Our village was settled around the turn of the century by Swedish settlers who learned this land was for sale by reading handbills written in Swedish and nailed up in three east coast cities. Only Swedish folks could decipher the notices so it pretty much...

Why God says it isn't good to scare your wife.

Ebersole Cattle Company   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By ShanenEbersole

Here is the other small story I promised you from our cattle moving on Sunday. Everytime we hauled a load of cows home, I was running to get the gate.  Not a big deal except the gate is about 100 yards from the front of the truck when it is backed up to...

Sustainable Living on the Eastern Shore of Marylan...

Sunshine family farm   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By Organic Greg

One of the aspects of sustainable living is: If one has to eat out at least patronize a locally owned restaurant. A restaurant that bought many of its menu items locally, would be great; one that acted in a socially and ecological responsible manner would be a...

Turkey Turkey Turkey for Thanksgiving

Good for the Earth and Good for you... Millsap Farm   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By Curtis and Sarah

Turkeys are ready for pick up here at the Millsap Farm, after one long day of lots of teamwork, we have wonderful turkey's for sale.  We did a few extra so if you still need one or want a delicious and healthy pasture raised, free range, all natural...

A Tiny Turkey Flock

The Call Again Farm Journal   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By Laura_6

Last evening, when I went to put the turkeys away, it seemed like there were awfully few of them.  I puzzled over that for a good thirty seconds.  I finally attributed that to the fact that the turkey were wet and huddled, in stead of fluffy and...

Thanksgiving-A time to reflect and be grateful.

Sage Hill Farms   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By Bea

We at Sage Hill Farms love this time of year for many reasons. Slowing down a bit in the day to day going, the gardens are at rest for the most part, the weather is colder and the anticipation of all the special holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving is my...

Thanksgiving

Herron Hill Dairy   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By HHD

It is an endlessly gray day, gray in that uniquely Northwest way, a forever and ever gloomy kind of gray. But looking around the barnyard we see many thankful faces. Goats, mostly, thankful that they are not turkeys. Since it is a slow time of year, with...

Input Costs Moderating

The Sell Farm, LLC   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By Bill_3

Hi, At this time of year, we give thanks for so many things here on the farm. Healthy cattle and the beginning of another calving season. After much fuss during the past year about rising feed costs, fuel costs and fertilizer costs and almost everything...

Welcome to Walnut Hill Farm

Walnut Hill Farm   -   Nov 25, 2008 - By Vikki

Welcome to Walnut Hill Farm!  For those of you who already purchase eggs from us, you know the goodness of farm fresh products.  If you haven't visited us yet, please stop by the farm and see how organic farming benefits the community, and the...

It's easy to focus on giving thanks during this season. But what about the rest of the year? As we gather our friends and families around us this holiday season, let's not forget that an attitude of gratitude is something to cultivate all year long. ...