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Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 19, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

I have to admit that it feels funny not reporting what will be available at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market this week...hate this time of the year but I guess our farmers need time to think about their spring planting, so I guess I'll just share a few...

The art of making really good popcorn

Home Farm Herbery   -   Dec 18, 2014 - By Arlene

The Art of Making some Really Good Popcorn© By Arlene Wright-Correll Popcorn, also known as popping corn is a type of corn (maize, Zea mays var. everta) that expands from the kernel and puffs...

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. A few days ago I went down to the pantry to get a jar of jam for a sandwich. While there I took note of the supply and found it surprisingly low -- only two jars remaining. Immediately my mind went to the bags of...

THANKS FOR AN AWESOME 2014 FARM SEASON!!!

Providence Farm, Central Lake, MI   -   Dec 17, 2014 - By Andrea_6

As our 2014 season is coming to a close, we wanted to THANK YOU!     Your commitment to our farm is our foundation. Period.   We literally could not do it with out our community of families, both CSA Garden Share families...

Let's celebrate the holidays!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 15, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

December is a month filled with celebration! The first one would be Hanukkah or Chanukah...no matter how you spell it, it is a time for our Jewish friends to celebrate the Festival of Lights! It is a joyous time that begins tomorrow at sunset on December 16 th...

Last 2014 Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' M...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 12, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

Tomorrow will be the last day to shop at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market during the 2014 market season. It's always a bittersweet time of the year but we are thankful to the folks at Azur Restaurant & Patio for giving us the opportunity to extend...

Restoring our Spirits in Winter

Suburban Fresh Farm   -   Dec 12, 2014 - By Anna_4

Early last spring I visited Moss Hill Farm with a group of fellow farmers.  Floyd Keisler grows using biodynamic principles.  It was an amazing experience and I left with severe soil envy and some great ideas.  While there we learned about some...

2014 Harvest Celebration

Harvest Michigan   -   Dec 09, 2014 - By Local Foodette

This year, we hosted our annual Harvest Celebration in conjunction with the Indian Hill Wine Cellar. It was an evening of free-flowing fun and great people – all with an interest in the good food system. We were very warm despite the...

I earned my cowgirl stripes today!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Dec 09, 2014 - By Rowena

I earned my cowgirl stripes today. The day started as usual and as I strolled down to feed with Molly nipping at my heels (she thinks I need to be herded to get the job done) I heard Aurora's usual mooing, but it was exceptionally clear this...

We're back!!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Dec 09, 2014 - By Rowena

Saturday, December 6, 2014 We're back!! The last year or so is kind of a blur??  To say the least life got a little "out of control" with ailing neighbors in need of great help, a chicken and turkey season that took over...