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Homestead Pantry   -   Jul 18, 2014 - By Homestead Artisa

First let me say how surprised I was to log in today and realize I had saved drafts, and not published any blog entries for several months.  Hum.  Well, here goes yet another one.   This spring I was disappointed that our gilts and sows had...

How to eat well, step 1....

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Jul 18, 2014 - By Johnny and Leah

Cheers to another week of amazing weather in the central PA valley! We’ve had a nice round of rain on the farm, though we did have another water truck delivery to keep our precious vegetables living the spa life. The heirloom tomato plants are looking...

Why Should You Become a Vendor at the TFM?

Tonopah Farmers Market   -   Jul 17, 2014 - By Mary_13

The Tonopah Farmers Market invites you to make money for your organization or business at the 2014 Tonopah Farmers Market, by providing produce/food /meals/products/services for purchase to our customers & vendors.  WHY would you...

Farm Tour Bloopers

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Jul 17, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

You’ve seen bloopers at the end of videos or TV programs—those scrambled up or misspoken scenes that were edited out of the film.  Usually, the actors burst out laughing at themselves in the ensuing pandemonium.  But life, unlike film, doesn’t come...

Farm Tour

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Jul 17, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

It’s a beautiful Saturday evening, the dragonflies are out, a few puffy clouds float by, and the breeze carries the scent of clovers and wildflowers from the pasture.  Folks are gathering at Farmstead with family and friends for one of our outdoor...

Sylvopasture

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Jul 17, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

Every year, we have a similar struggle in the pasture for the sheep.  In the early part of the season, there’s too much grass, growing tall and lush at exponential speeds.  You can’t move the sheep through fast enough.  Then things peak off in...

No longer just for drinking, chai tea has made a b...

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jul 17, 2014 - By Arlene

Oregon Chai Cakelettes No longer just for drinking, chai tea has made a big splash in baking recently; enhancing everything from healthy breakfast granola with chai spices to decadent cupcakes with rich chai butter cream frosting. These cakelettes...

The Benifits of Blackberries

Wally World Farmer's Market   -   Jul 16, 2014 - By Chef Michael

The benifits of Blackberries As I continue to recover from my last  Gout attack  I have found Cherry juices and  Fresh  Blackberries and Blue Berries. The most readily available and affordable items have been the Fresh berries. This...

Second CSA Honey Harvest

Summer Smiles Honey Farm   -   Jul 16, 2014 - By Darci

Yesterday I extracted and bottled another crop from your CSA hives.   You will be receiving a 1 1/2 pound jar this time around.  I'm so excited that I was able to do a second harvest!   Its that time of...

Tart Cherries and Golden Honey Melons

Wally World Farmer's Market   -   Jul 15, 2014 - By Chef Michael

Tart Cherries and Golden Honey Melons I have spent an hour learning how inhumanely we treat certain animals before they arrive on our dinner plates. These articles were being read before I decided what dish to create for bible study tonight.  For our...