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When life gives you Papayas...

Back2theBeginning Farm   -   Jan 26, 2015 - By J

What's a farmer to do?  When life gives you Papayas... you create the most delicious jam ever!  At back2thebeginning we've been blessed.  Our papaya crop is off the charts &  our  happy, creative artisans are...

New for 2015 from Folls Flowers

Folls Flower Farm   -   Jan 26, 2015 - By Thea

We have started seeds for this years' crops of gorgeous new flowers.  My favorite new flower from last season was the Icelandic poppy.  You can see images on our web page or on the Field to Vase blog,  http://fieldtovase.com/folls-flower-far...

invited to supper

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Jan 25, 2015 - By Michael_3

   Our friend of many years finely had us over for dinner--he is the one that cooks the sap for us and we split the syrup 50/50. Being a farmer like us a good idea like sharing a meal in the evening always seems to slip by as the years roll on until...

Super Bowl with the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jan 23, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

How about a few Super Bowl super easy ideas for feeding the game watchers! All brought to you by some members of the Bluegrass Farmers' Market ! The folks at JP Foods sent me a super easy recipe that is sure to delight your friends and family. “We...

Building Beehives

Wild Things Farm   -   Jan 22, 2015 - By Terry_5

One person's demolition project is another's construction project.   A friend of mine added a garage to his house and in the process demolished part of the porch.  The porch ceiling and floor were both made from cedar boards.  They were...

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market Needs Your Help!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jan 21, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

Well folks, we have some not so good news to report to everyone...customers and farmers alike. It seems like the folks at Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs have decided not to renew our lease this year. :( That means that we will be losing our primary market...

Super Bowl Sunday with the Bluegrass Farmers' ...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jan 20, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here and that means that many of you will be throwing a party and inviting family and friends over to watch the big game on TV. Football and food go together! A tailgating favorite is burgers! Okay, so it's a bit chilly this...

Garlic Broccoli

The Depot Farm   -   Jan 20, 2015 - By Phil_2

 This makes a great side dish or main meal! 1 lb broccoli florets 1 medium onion - coarsely chopped 4-5 cloves garlic - crushed 1 tablespoon soy sauce dried basil sesame seeds Steam the broccoli and onion about 5 minutes. Add to pan...

Life on R Farm: The Winter Months

R Farm of Northwest Ohio   -   Jan 15, 2015 - By Doug and Melissa

Harvest time has come and gone, and winter is upon us. Doug's focus has been on hauling manure, finishing tillage and winterizing the farm's buildings and equipment. Now is also his time to research inputs and purchase next spring's crops....

Nearly done

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Jan 07, 2015 - By Michael_3

   We have all our book work done for taxes, seeds are ordered, and the field work is done--all before the first major snow fall that is happening today.    Our biggest problem for years and looks like for all our days of farming will be...