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Growin' Greens

HOME sweet FARM   -   Nov 06, 2008 - By Farmer Brad

Greens are growing like mad on the farm right now, and to make it extra sweet we have been cutting them early as baby greens.  Super tender baby collards, turnips, beets, lettuce, mustard, arugula and kale.  Baby pak choi, green beans and green...

Garlic, so much Garlic and so little time!   Last year we planted 48,000 cloves of garlic in 7 varietes.  We're scaling back this year and planting only our biggest and favorite varieties.  Trying new methods of mulching like leaves...

News: We are a 21st Century Market

Rockingham County Farmers Market   -   Nov 06, 2008 - By Brenda_3

We have exciting news:  We are now a 21st Century Market!!!!  This designation is an honor for the entire community.  One of the great benefits is that we will be able to accept food stamps next year for qualified purchases.  What a...

Harvest Complete

Log Cabin Orchard   -   Nov 06, 2008 - By Scott_4

Apple harvest is complete.  I just finished picking the Granny Smith's.  I have been getting ready for winter by putting away equipment and placing tree gurards on the new plantings. I stiil have Honeycrisp, Cortland, and Granny Smith apples...

Welcome!

4FreshLocalFood - Columbus County Community Farmers Market   -   Nov 06, 2008 - By CCCFM

Welcome to our Farmers Market Blog - THANK YOU to LocalHarvest for adding this feature to an already great website! Today is a great day for Columbus County Community Farmers Market.  We just received notice recently that our market has received an...

Pre-Order Christmas/Holiday Gift Baskets Early

All Natural Beef, Pork, Lamb & More   -   Nov 06, 2008 - By Schenker Family Farms

The Holidays are fast approaching.  We are currently working on pre-orders for Holiday and Christmas Gift Baskets.  We can ship frozen items such as beef, lamb, pork or holiday hams anywhere in the U.S. and Canada.  Non-perishable items such as...

Interview with Maine Alpaca Farmgirl Cindy Lavan

Alpaca Farmgirl   -   Nov 05, 2008 - By Katy

Once a month Alpaca Farmgirl will feature an interview with an interesting Alpaca Farmgirl. Visit this site to read about a variety of inspirational women in the alpaca industry. This month our interview is with alpaca breeder Cindy Lavan who lives in...

Why I'm So Glad Daylight Savings Time is Over

Alpaca Farmgirl   -   Nov 05, 2008 - By Katy

The end of daylight savings time signals the beginning of the best season on our farm. In LA (Lower Alabama) we really only have two seasons, Summer, and not Summer. Summer involves watching the alpacas carefully for signs of heat stress. It is super humid...

New Sheep adjusting nicely

Sheltie Meadow Farm   -   Nov 05, 2008 - By Miana Ruiz-Ryan

Good morning, The new sheep are adjusting nicely.  Mirky is still very submission with the others and is not sure of herself.  We are working with her.  Her ewe lamb Olana is adjusting much better, probably due to her age.  Neither will...

Seeking CSA Members for 2009

Big Lick Farm   -   Nov 02, 2008 - By Suzie

Hi there! Big Lick Farm is wrapping up a succesful first year of farming in Douglas County!   We are currently seeking members for the 2009 growing season.  If you are interested please contact us! Happy Fall!!