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Miles City, MT -- Give Oh Giveaway , a highly acclaimed site for providing readers with a stream of giveaways, reviews, shopping tips and tricks, recently posted a review on raw honey from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, they are hosting a...

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Next to Love

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Jun 17, 2014 - By Brian_1

Work on a small farm primarily consists of manual labor and is a grueling proposition.  James Carville stated, “Next to Love, the greatest gift someone can give is their labor”.  Never has such a statement hit closer to home then what we experienced...

Groom a pony and bake some bread, At the Market! Other than the smell of brewing coffee nothing beats the aroma of fresh baked bread.  Shelley Vaugine of Comfrey-Thyme gardens has some of the most sought after breads at the farmers’ market. At 3:30 pm...

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Thoughts for Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Spinella Farm   -   Jun 17, 2014 - By Edward_1

After blogging yesterday, I received an email from a relative whose grandmother was my grandfather's sister. She told me that she follows my blog closely and enjoys reading about the days when Grandpop farmed because it helps her picture what life was like...

Miles City, MT -- Give Oh Giveaway , a highly acclaimed site for providing readers with a stream of giveaways, reviews, shopping tips and tricks, recently posted a review on maple syrup from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, they are hosting a...

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Bean Wraps

The Depot Farm   -   Jun 16, 2014 - By Phil_2

  Today's recipe is easy to make. Cook some chopped onion and red pepper in a little vegetable broth until tender; add black beans and continue heating until beans are warmed through. Turn off heat and season with basil, oregano, chili pepper and...

Eight years ago when the MCFM began, we never anticipated that the market would ever reach the size we have today, or require the space that is now needed. When we first moved to the front lawn of the Madison Senior Center, we thought we would never out grow...

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Thoughts for Monday, June 16, 2014

Spinella Farm   -   Jun 16, 2014 - By Edward_1

It was a very busy weekend. First, on Friday, we went to our daughter's graduation from Drexel University. Listening to and seeing everyone move on in life is very humbling. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Next, market day on Saturday...

Chnage is Constant

Agropraxis Farm   -   Jun 15, 2014 - By Farmer Pete

In the 90’s an executive was addressing a workshop at an industry convention. A question about all of the changes in the industry was put forward. The executive had a great answer that has helped me and others. His advice on change had more to do with...

This week’s recipe and specials from Home Farm Herbery Quinoa Salad with Pickled Radishes and Feta Ingredients: 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 4 medium radishes, very thinly sliced 1/2 pound thin green beans 1...

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