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Happy Fathers Day..Now start teaching your family ...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jun 09, 2014 - By Tony_1
Once upon a time , I asked a 4-H eight years old , who was taking one of my gardening class session- :"Where do the Tomatoes come from?" His answer was: " P" Supermarket!!! He...
Thoughts for Monday, June 9, 2014
Spinella Farm - Jun 09, 2014 - By Edward_1
The CSA and the market both went very well on Saturday. It was cool to see the excited faces of the CSA members as they went along the table selecting the fruits and vegetables that they wanted. A couple of first timers said they felt guilty about the produce...
Foodie Friday includes Firetrucks
Marshfield Farmers' Market - Jun 08, 2014 - By Lorrie
I was watching a period drama put on by BBC where several small businesses worked together to cross utilize their wares and provide a better end product to the customer.Our own community teams together with the Farmers’ Market at its core to bring foodies a...
Chicago, IL -- On her blog Erica Finds , Erica recently reviewed pure maple syrup and two varieties of raw honey. In addition, she is hosting a giveaway for a glass bottle of Dark, Robust, Pure Maple Syrup, and one jar each of Raw Buckwheat...
Food Prep 101
The Depot Farm - Jun 06, 2014 - By Phil_2
Many things I eat I take for granted. Preparation and cooking them is second nature to me. Having a CSA, I find a lot of people don't know what to do with some of the produce they receive each week having never eaten or been exposed to some...
Thoughts for Friday, June 6, 2014
Spinella Farm - Jun 06, 2014 - By Edward_1
While scouting the potato patch the day before last, I discovered some beginnings of the blight. As I looked up the diseased leaves to confirm my suspicion that it was late blight, my next thought was to contact our county ag agent to give him the word. You...
Sunny Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Jun 06, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud
Wow, it looks like the warm weather has sure helped our farmers crops! No, there is no corn...yet! Remember that we are a 100% homegrown farmers market and our local corn just isn't ready. But, there are so many other options available! Try something...
The CSA begins...
Tewksbury Grace Farm - Jun 06, 2014 - By Johnny and Leah
Hi Friends, First delivery of the season, and we are excited by a new season full of possibility and flavor! This is week A, so check your schedule if you are a half share to see if you are getting a delivery. If you are a full share, you are...
SPICES & HERBS BY ELAYNN BUSINESS NAME CHANGE!!
CAROLINA HERBS!!! - Jun 05, 2014 - By Elaynn
Before I started selling here on LOCAL HARVEST nearly 4 years ago, I was selling everything at the local farmers market. I sold herbs from culinary to medicinal. Much of my culinary had spices mixed in, thus the name SPICES & HERBS...
Cleaning and Cooking Your Mushrooms
Harvest Michigan - Jun 05, 2014 - By Local Foodette
Cleaning Mushrooms: A little dirt doesn’t hurt, but it’s a good practice to clean your mushrooms. All you need is a cloth or a soft brush. Moisten it only slightly – making your mushrooms too wet will alter the texture. Wipe off the caps and stems...