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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members

Atlanta, GA -- On her blog The du Plooy duo , Emily recently reviewed Maple Syrup, three varieties of Raw Honey, and Pure Beeswax Candles from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company.  “I absolutely love this syrup. We have been pouring it over...

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When the Snow Clears

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   May 09, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

Springtime archaeology is in full swing.  Removed is the white blanket of snow, leaving behind the dog droppings, fallen branches, spilled chicken bedding, and the skeleton of last year’s garden.  Jacob (one of our summer interns this year who is...

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The Great Kunekune Mixup

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   May 09, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

You know the feeling when you meet an acquaintance at a social gathering and accidentally call them by the wrong name?  Reddened face, apologies, laughs, and “please excuse me” usually ensue.  People-to-people, however, your friend can correct you as...

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Thoughts for Friday, May 9, 2014

Spinella Farm   -   May 09, 2014 - By Edward_1

I spent a considerable amount of time last night doing insect and deer spraying. Are they one in the same? With the anticipated hot weather working its way up from the South, so will the whiteflies and flea beetles. Be proactive, that's my motto. I use...

Another great weekend to celebrate twice! Sunday is the day to give thanks to that wonderful woman who brought each and every one of us into this world...it's Mother's Day! Maybe you can surprise her by preparing a delicious Kobe or certified...

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Thoughts for Thursday, May 8, 2014

Spinella Farm   -   May 08, 2014 - By Edward_1

New chefs are like new parents. They want all the best for their restaurant and go out of their way to tell you so. They're going to use local fruits and vegetables. They're going to be sustainable and they are going to save the local farmer from...

Small Farm Food May 3rd, 2014 If you’ve been reading here long you know I’m a big advocate of local and small farm food. Just because I try to eat locally doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy food from afar. Growing up in Colombia gave me a taste for all things...

This is my first blog entry and the first time in months that I've had time to sit and type. In Town Organics is our produce farm and I'm relieved to say that we are taking it easy this year. Due to a new baby human on the farm, vegetable production...

Pizza Seasoning Mix (Original Blend) At Home Farm Herbery we have successfully blended our organic and chemical free herbs to create an exact replica of a true Italian Pizza Seasoning.  You will love it! We top our homemade pizzas with...

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Thoughts for Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Spinella Farm   -   May 07, 2014 - By Edward_1

The Russian Banana fingerling potatoes have started to pop out of the ground much to the relief of my father and I. Don't get me wrong. I know in the back of my mind that sooner or later they would sprout. But we're in a race against the weeds in...

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