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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Herb Combinations for Meats and Fish
CAROLINA HERBS!!! - Feb 25, 2014 - By Elaynn
Here is another blog on herbs that go well with MEATS AND FISH. You will note that many of the same herbs can be used on CHICKEN, TURKEY AND FISH. Generally, you can mix together ½ to equal amounts of most herbs. If you don’t...
Phoenix, AZ -- On her blog Five Little Homesteaders , Colleen recently reviewed Maple Syrup from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, she’s holding a giveaway for one 32 oz. glass bottle of Grade A, Robust, Dark, Pure Maple Syrup. “I...
Savannah, GA -- On her blog Gathering My Roses , Terri recently reviewed 100% Pure Beeswax Candles from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, she’s holding a giveaway for an assortment of beeswax candles. The candle bundle includes; one 2” x 6”...
Seed Starting Resources
Arcadia Farms - Feb 24, 2014 - By Katie
Those of us who live in cooler climates and who want to get a jump-start on the growing season have been thinking about seed-starting recently. Last winter I shared several informative posts about how and when to start seeds. This winter I thought it would be...
Time to Try CSA Again?
The LocalHarvest Blog - Feb 24, 2014 - By Guillermo
LocalHarvest Newsletter, February 24, 2014 photo by Tolay Valley Farms Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. People join CSAs for all kinds of very good reasons, but they stay for only two: really liking the food, and workable...
Drought What to do and still have a great season
Hog and Dogs Ranch / Produce - Feb 23, 2014 - By Brien and Debbie
I live and farm in California that has its own problems, Right now we are in a drought which to other states is a normal thing,but to us its an OH MY GOD what do we do,I am surprised how fast fellow farmers looked to the Government for help-- WHY they...
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...
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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...