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Concerned Michigan Consumers can help push back mo...

Coach Stop Farm   -   Mar 26, 2014 - By Conni

Here's an action step you can take here in Michigan to try to help permanently put the DNR "feral hog" ruling out of commission once and for all. Ask your Congressman to stand with Rep. Kevin Daley in requesting the Governor repeal this egregious...

DNR backs down against Baker's Green Acres

Coach Stop Farm   -   Mar 26, 2014 - By Conni

After a 2-year ordeal, the Michigan DNR totally backed down from going after Baker's pigs in order to not have to testify as the court hearing was finally scheduled! Read this for more info, but, WOW! Of course, as the Bakers point out, this ruling only...

Last Frost Dates for West Michigan

Arcadia Farms   -   Mar 26, 2014 - By Katie

Wondering when it will be safe to transplant your seedlings out into the garden? Here’s a handy chart to give you a guideline for the Last Frost Date in your area. The Last Frost Date is the date after which it is generally safe to plant outdoors without...

Stay Updated with the Farm

Chicken Thistle Farm   -   Mar 26, 2014 - By Andy_1

Stay up to date with our farm by subscribing to our Chicken Thistle Farm Coopcast - the best small farm podcast out there (we think) :)

Simpler Ways

The Depot Farm   -   Mar 25, 2014 - By Phil_2

  Being an organic grower, I find it is more of a lifestyle choice than a production method. It reaches into every facet of my life; not only what I eat. I make a conscience effort to use only the minimum outside inputs to produce the expected results....

Winter is hanging on

Wild Things Farm   -   Mar 25, 2014 - By Terry_5

Okay, so March 20 was officially the first day of Spring. There were a few days of nice, sunny, spring-like weather BUT winter has not quite let go yet. With nighttime temps at 24 degrees last night, about the same tonight and even colder tomorrow night,...

At the Seed of an Apple...

Healthway Farms & CSA   -   Mar 25, 2014 - By Sam _2

To be honest, there really isn't any part of farming that I haven't enjoyed at least a little bit so far--any kind of planting, caring, harvesting, selling, or maintaining all have their level of soul-deep satisfaction. But at the end of the day, my...

Second Try

Localvore Colorado CoOp   -   Mar 24, 2014 - By Jim & Donna

I am happy to report that the result with half of the salt was wonderful. The flavor is even throughout and there is no mold development.  The flavor is bland. This is a great cheese to use in cream soups as there is no distracting flavor added, just...

Give that farmer a tip!

Arcadia Farms   -   Mar 24, 2014 - By Katie

Dairy cows from Moo-nique {Image Credit} Kriannmon on Flickr Today I wanted give you a brief peek into a sweet conversation that recently happened at our house. Owen has been experiencing some growing pains lately. I heard once that a dose of...

Cherries and blueberries in bloom

Riverdance Farms   -   Mar 24, 2014 - By Cindy_6

It is just a few days past the spring equinox and the cherry trees and blueberry bushes are blooming, Honeybees and native bees are buzzing. A pair of Redtail Hawks are courting and building their nest in the Cottonwood trees in the river bottom below the...