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What's Happening At The Bluegrass Farmers'...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 05, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

Well, we made it through November! I will say that I am glad that this rain that we are experiencing is not the dreaded white stuff...snow! Let's save that for 2015...I can only hope. Besides, we have our annual Bluegrass Farmers' Market meeting...

Mickel Farm is open all Winter long. We will have the freshest Seafood from Boston Harbor delivered every week. Stop in and order your Livestock for next year. We carry goat cheese, local honey and maple syrup. Our inventory will more than surprise you. We...

Soil Quality and Produce

Harvest Michigan   -   Dec 04, 2014 - By Local Foodette

When it comes to growing produce, the quality of soil is extremely important to our organic farmers. There are many factors that go into soil quality, which ultimately determines plant productivity and nutrient value. Soil tests are done annually at our farms...

Food Preservation Basics

Harvest Michigan   -   Dec 02, 2014 - By Local Foodette

It’s that time of year again! Harvest season has hit its peak – and for us local food lovers, this means we have access to more produce than we could ever consume before it starts to go bad. Luckily, there are many ways to keep food from spoilage that will...

Giving Thanks

Blue Spoon Farm   -   Nov 30, 2014 - By Jacalyn

On Sunday the barn roofing material was delivered. On Monday 12/1/14 the roofers will begin the project. We will be installing a 26 gauge white metal roof.  Also on Monday a visit from the  Renovus energy group to inspect the barn roof for our...

Chili

The Depot Farm   -   Nov 29, 2014 - By Phil_2

Here's a simple recipe for vegan chili; cook it in a slow cooker 6-8 hrs on low for the best flavor! Simply mix the following ingredients together and cook: 1 can black beans, drained 1 can kidney or great northern beans, drained 1 can crushed...

Thankful Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Ma...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Nov 28, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

Here's hoping everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! It is one of the holidays that always bring back memories for me. I can see myself, as a child, sitting at the “big folks” dining room table. I remember the ceremony that carving the turkey involved....

Wishing You ALL:Happy THANKSGIVING! HAPPY HARVEST!

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Nov 25, 2014 - By Tony_1

I am an Urban Farmer and I believe in the MEANINGS of the  Hollidays , whichever you believe in or not! For me personally ,THANKSGIVING,is  a Time to celebrate the PHYSICAL FALL  HARVEST together as a family of growers(illegal   migrant...

Meet a Milker- Missi

The Cowgirl Whey   -   Nov 24, 2014 - By Jennifer_6

Sometimes big things come in little packages. Missi is one such package! She is a two year first freshening Nigerian Dwarf. This little goat takes her job as a milker seriously. Always in the first group of goats to be milked, Missi jumps on the stand and...

Saturday Happenings at the Bluegrass Farmers' ...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Nov 21, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

It looks like Mother Nature is going to give us a wee bit of a break tomorrow...the temps will be above freezing! It will be a great day to think about shopping for your Thanksgiving meal. You know, it isn't just about turkey anymore! Our farmers will...