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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members

Social media makes it easy to stay connected with other Michigan CSA Farms and I've noticed membership is in full swing. Earlier today I saw a couple local CSA's that were all full and have already closed membership. I manage the Central Michigan...

Downey, CA -- On her blog Crafty Spices , Jay recently reviewed three v arieties of Raw Honey fro m The Mohawk Valley Trading Company . In addition, she is holding a giveaway for one jar each of Raw Buckwheat Honey, Raw Tulip Poplar-Black Locust...

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They're Alive!

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Mar 20, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

Sometimes farming can throw you little surprises to brighten a day of drudgery tasks.  With the latest thaw, the paths and lanes have been reduced to slush, the grainy snow sliding in rumbling, crumbling sheets off metal roofs (just after you walked by),...

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Horse Apple Holler

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Mar 20, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

The livestock are hungry this morning—always hungry.  The chickens line up at the door, the sheep crowd the gate, the tilapia splash at the surface of their tanks, and the pigs squeal and grunt in complaint.  Obviously, we’re taking too long to feed...

Paint Lick, KY -- On her blog Cattle and Cupcakes , Megan recently reviewed Raw Honey and Grade A, Robust, Dark, Pure Maple Syrup f rom  The Mohawk Valley Trading Company . In addition, she is holding a giveaway for a Mohawk Valley...

And, the countdown is really starting to get exciting! We'll be open and ready to go in only 24 days! That's right, April 12 th is only 24 days away. Okay, I wish you could see my smile..more like a grin from ear to ear. :D It's been a very...

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What's the Question?

Agropraxis Farm   -   Mar 16, 2014 - By Farmer Pete

Helping people gain a better understanding about their food choices and how food is produced seems to be a significant part of what I do. At events, market and conferences I take a view that an informed customer is a good customer. I take the time and gladly...

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Optimistic Nature

The Depot Farm   -   Mar 15, 2014 - By Phil_2

  Gardeners and farmers are optimistic people in general. We're content to plant a seed; nurture and pamper it for 3-4 months in the hopes of getting a carrot or onion we can eat. Not all that efficient overall, but it does have it's rewards. We...

Pensacola, FL -- On her blog Domestic Geek Girl , Gingi is hosting a giveaway sponsored by The Mohawk Valley Trading Company and Crooked Brook for a special Easter themed prize pack. The prize pack includes a Decorative Easter Egg 100% Pure Beeswax...

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