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Time to wrap up for winter

Back Forty Acres   -   Nov 10, 2008 - By Kevin_4

Well as I looked out the window yesterday and saw the snow falling I began to go through the check list in my head.  How many hoses are still out there, do I have enough tank heaters to go around, are all the windows in place?  Most all of the things...

Cold weather upon us - time to plan for next year!

Happy Flappy Farm   -   Nov 10, 2008 - By Kamilla

It is almost Thanksgiving time and here at Fledermaus Farm we are in maintaining and planning mode. The birds are all tucked up snug in their house (except those darn Turkeys who insist on sleeping on top of the roof) and we are making a list of veggies and...

We loved to "meat" you!

Good for the Earth and Good for you... Millsap Farm   -   Nov 10, 2008 - By Curtis and Sarah

Springfield Missouri is our farm's home, and we were relieved to find our farm in good shape after returning from the National Small Farm Conference and Trade Show in Columbia MO this past weekend. We come back to our the farm with...

Thank you!

Celtic Wyndes Farm (dist of CowPots)   -   Nov 10, 2008 - By Brian & Terri

Thank you for all of you who visit my booth (#11) at the 16th National Small Farm Trade Show & Conference. For those who were not able to make it. I am promoting the product Cow Pots. CowPots ™ are a biodegradable planting pot made from composted...

winter growing ?

Phil's Organic Pharm   -   Nov 10, 2008 - By Phil

Solar heated hothouse is a good idea if you have the time to set it up .I run 165 ft. of 1/2 inch plastic tubing across the top inside the hothouse 14x40  to heat up the water as it runs thru it ,so far it is working good on the sunny days heats my beds...

Help

Heritage Hills Farm   -   Nov 09, 2008 - By Patricia_1

Welcome to Heritage Hill Farm. We are more than willing to answer any questions you may have. It maybe questions about growing your own garden, CSA or something unrelated. We would love to hear from you.

First Cria (Baby Alpaca) of the Fall has arrived!

Alpaca Farmgirl   -   Nov 09, 2008 - By Katy

"Hi, I'm new here." Alpacas gestate for 11-12 months. The wait is long. On our farm we take a break from birthing July-October because of the weather. It has been awhile since we’ve had a cria (baby alpaca) born here.   So Bella...

2008 Cria Photo Album

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

Now that all of our Cria for the year are on the ground and running, I figured it would be a great time to upload some pictures we have taken over the last few weeks. We truly were blessed with such amazing additions to our herd. Be sure to check out the...

Introduction

Cottonwood Farm   -   Nov 09, 2008 - By Kathy & Lynn

It was a dark and stormy night...oh, wait, it was a clear, crisp, sunny day!  Oh, yea, we are in Kansas! As we close the windows, crank up the fireplace, things are winding down for the winter around here.  The hens have gone on strike, and I sold...

Planning the turkey breeding pens

Harp Turkey Ranch   -   Nov 09, 2008 - By Wes

Well the rains have stopped for now. What a relief. Yesterday I was out planning and measuring ground for the turkey breeding pens. Since when we moved here there was nothing. I came up with an area that measures 75' wide x 160' length. When I divide...