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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
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 ...
The Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams is ...
Home Farm Herbery - Feb 26, 2014 - By Arlene
The Difference Between Sweet Potatoes and Yams is a Lot © By Arlene Wright-Correll The other day my mind wandered, like it often does, and I started to think about sweet potatoes and yams. Was there a difference? ...
Spring is in the Air....
Owens Acres - Lavender, Herbs, and Tea - Feb 26, 2014 - By Laura & Mike
Spring is in the air...well in some parts of the US anyway! When Spring arrives so do seasonal allergies, sneezing, and watery eyes caused by pollen. Try our Allergy Tea with it's key ingredient Stinging Nettle, which helps block histamines...
Snowy and cold - 2-25-14
Greenleaf Farms - Feb 25, 2014 - By Sigo
I was looking at the record from a year ago and saw how little the weather has changed, except that this year has been a lot snowier. I don't know how much has fallen here, because it is a small town and there are no "real weather records",...
Bruce Crossing, MI -- On her blog Spring Mountain Living , Krystyna recently reviewed three varieties of Raw Honey and Comb honey from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, she is holding a giveaway for one jar each of Raw Buckwheat...