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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
the weather
Walenga Family Farm - Mar 01, 2014 - By Farmer Nate
Boy 2 weeks ago I got excited and ready for spring. It made it up to 50. Now it is lucky to hit 20 again. The last 2 nights we were under a wind chill advisory. I fired up the brooder, to get ready for some chicks. I am glad I did not...
2014 CSA Honey
Summer Smiles Honey Farm - Mar 01, 2014 - By Darci
CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, directly connects the farmer with the people who eat the food that the farmer produces. It provides the missing link that exists between the grocery store and the consumer. You cut out many miles that your produce...
Snow,,,Snow...Snow Winter is just hanging in ther...
Walkers Fresh Veggies - Mar 01, 2014 - By Mark & Carolyn
Winter just is relentless here in Southwestern lower Michigan this year! I am sure it is much the same in much of the country. Our hoop houses are still buried and it looks like they may be for another couple of weeks. We have decided to have a...
Columbia, MO — On her blog Homestead Honey , Teri recently reviewed three varieties of raw honey, comb honey, and maple syrup from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company . In addition she is holding a giveaway for one jar each of Raw Adirondack...
A Winter of Discontent
Agropraxis Farm - Feb 28, 2014 - By Farmer Pete
The allium’s are up and thriving under lights, early cold tolerant lettuces stretching for light and celery to begin soon. So it feels like late winter but to be honest it is a winter of discontent. This morning a record low was set with a -13 degree...
Thinking about African Americans in Agriculture
Arcadia Farms - Feb 28, 2014 - By Katie
By definition, being a minority means that in most circles and situations I’m among people who are different than me. I don’t mind. In fact someday I’d like to write about how being a multi-racial person has helped (and in some ways necessitated) me to...
Columbia, MO — On her blog Homestead Honey , Teri recently shared her recipe for making Elderberry Syrup using raw honey from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company . “One of my favorite plant medicines, reported to be an immune...
San Francisco, CA — On her blog The Forest Feast , Erin recently reviewed 100% Pure Beeswax Candles from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company . “I have been trying to keep things more “all-natural” around the house, so I like that these candles ...
Callicoon Center, NY -- On her blog Mommy Ramblings , Carolyn recently reviewed maple syrup from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company . In addition, she’s holding a giveaway for one 16 oz. glass bottle of Grade A, Robust, Dark, Pure Maple Syrup . “We...
Spring harvest guideline for 2014
Freshski's - Feb 27, 2014 - By Greg_5
HARVEST GUIDE - SPRING 2014 April radish turnips Japanese turnips mache arugula spinach mesclun mix lettuce mix mizuna Swiss chard bok choi orach scallions sage thyme ...