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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Spring Soon?
Agropraxis Farm - Feb 23, 2014 - By Farmer Pete
Whoa, this winter is persistent. Whenever I bump into friends they ask the inevitable question, “How’s the weather going to affect the garden?” I kind of shrug and let them know that winter weather that is typical for winter won’t hurt things, rather if we...
CSA Shares availabe Chicago and Woodstock. and che...
M's Organic Sustainable Farm - Feb 23, 2014 - By MM
Read CNG's Response to the "Only Organic" Campaign. We want people to know that the USDA organic label is not the ONLY way to be sure you're not getting GMO's or synthetic pesticides. As we all know, there's much more that goes into...
Winter chores and a wildflower walk
Wild Things Farm - Feb 23, 2014 - By Terry_5
Winter chores are nothing new. While on the way home from town Friday, I noticed that the 36" culverts that carry the canal through my property were sort of getting overgrown and close to getting clogged up.... It's way easier to clean out...
Reclaiming the Kitchen
North Star Homestead Farms, LLC - Feb 21, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara
February is the time of year when an eager band of Northland College students take the snowy trails down from Ashland to join us for three Sundays of our “Sustainable Foodie: Making a Meal, Making a Life” wellness class, which features preparing and...
Oh Groundhog
North Star Homestead Farms, LLC - Feb 21, 2014 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara
I’m imagining some fat, brown, furry rodent, all snug and cuddled in its warm little burrow, curled into a comfy circle of slumber. Then an entourage of persons wearing top hats arrive with pomp and ceremony, dig the poor fellow out of his hole, and...
Starting the 2014 season
Cook's Farm & Ranch - Feb 20, 2014 - By Sharon_2
Here at the farm we have started removing the black plastic so we can lay new plastic. We ordered our 10 cases of onions Monday and they will arrive today (2-20). Plowed another 5 acres today, A friend in Whitewright ordered to many cases of onions and has...
Tea of the Week is our newest Three Berry Tea Blen...
Home Farm Herbery - Feb 20, 2014 - By Arlene
Tea of the Week is our newest Three Berry Tea Blend. This Caffeine Free infusion swirls with the aromatic harmony of a summer garden, complete with the floral undertones of hibiscus. Order your sampler today and get free shipping and a free gift.
Our Dehydrated mushrooms and mushroom powders belo...
Home Farm Herbery - Feb 20, 2014 - By Arlene
Home Farm Herbery Mushrooms, either dehydrated or powdered are great keepers , always handy in your pantry, easy to reconstitute, inexpensive and taste great. Place your order now! Magical Forest Dried Mushroom Blend ...
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Chicken Breeds I'd Like to Own
Arcadia Farms - Feb 19, 2014 - By Katie
Wish List Wednesday | Chicken Breeds I’d Like to Own Welcome to another Wish List Wednesday ! Though most of us are stuck in a deep freeze, this is the season to be thinking about little baby chickens arriving in time for spring. (Learn more about...