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Harvest Michigan - May 29, 2014 - By Local Foodette
Welcome to Harvest Michigan! Our focus is to develop a thriving, regional 'Food Hub' for the (northern) Southeast Michigan region servicing Oakland and Macomb counties. We offer services through the CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, and...
Jacksonville Beach, FL -- On her blog Organic Sunshine , Nicole recently reviewed Maple Syrup and Raw Honey from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, she is hosting a giveaway sponsored by The Mohawk Valley Trading Company so one of her lucky...
Thoughts for Thursday, May 29, 2014
Spinella Farm - May 29, 2014 - By Edward_1
Every year as I browse the seed stands at the local big box or hardware store, something always catches my eye and I say, "I've got to try and grow that!" This year it was the Burpee catalog that provided the impetus. I've always been a fan...
Ten Things About Lavender
Blue Moon Lavender Farm - May 29, 2014 - By Magdalena
Interesting! 1. Lavender was said to have been brought over from Arabia to sell to Greek traders approximately 600 BC, later reaching the Hyeres Islands off the coast of France. 2. Lavender was used 2500 years ago in the mummification process in Ancient...
Foodie Friday Challenge
Marshfield Farmers' Market - May 29, 2014 - By Lorrie
Summer Farmers’ Markets are opening and Marshfield’s starts this Friday 2-6 pm, offering farmers the opportunity to sell the very early crops and the fruits of winter laboring over seedlings and flower starts in the greenhouses.The main purpose of the Farmers’...
Crowd-sourced Funding for Farmers
The LocalHarvest Blog - May 29, 2014 - By Guillermo
Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. Earlier this month I poked through the recently released 2012 agricultural census data. The more I dug, the more concerned I became about the story the numbers tell. I came away feeling that we who support local...
YOGURT ANY ONE??
CAROLINA HERBS!!! - May 28, 2014 - By Elaynn
Yogurt seems to have gotten its start in the United States around the 1960’s with the Hippie movement, but, around the rest of the world, yogurt has been considered a main food staple from nomadic people to kings of countries. Yogurt was especially...
Thoughts for Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Spinella Farm - May 28, 2014 - By Edward_1
The Colorado Potato Beetle is one of the earliest things that I can recollect when it comes to farming. That sounds kinda strange so let me explain. My grandfather was a tomato farmer. He grew what we call "can house" tomatoes for Violet Packing in...
Yes, Shares Still Available for 2014's Season!
Providence Farm, Central Lake, MI - May 27, 2014 - By Andrea_6
Hi Farm Friends and Local Foodies, We are pleased to be able to expand our organic garden share offerings this season. That means will have garden shares available for many more families! This time of year, people frequently call asking if we...
14 great Chemical Free dry rubs and seasonings for...
Home Farm Herbery - May 27, 2014 - By Arlene
Corn on the cob is available in some parts of this country now. So don't forget to use our Ultimate Salt Seasoning on it. Order now Have you tried out Lavender Sea Salt Rub on New York Strip Steak, Veal...