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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
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...
Mid Michigan CSA Sign Up Season is in Full Swing
Central Michigan CSA - Mar 24, 2014 - By Joe_3
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...
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),...
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...