The Blog Barn
Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Baby, it's cold outside
Foust Family Farms - Jan 29, 2014 - By Ron
Brrr....what else is there to say. It's cold outside - and inside [for that matter].. My wood-fired water furnace isn't working right, so I've had to fall back to using propane. Just two months ago the price of propane was $2.56 gal. I bought some...
7 Reasons to Appreciate Winter
Arcadia Farms - Jan 29, 2014 - By Katie
I’m a Michigan girl, which means not only am I used to four seasons but dramatic, often vacillating transitions between those seasons. In the spring and fall it is not uncommon to have sunny, 80-degree weather and windy, perhaps rainy 40-degree weather shortly...
Remlap, AL -- On her blog Green Eggs & Goats , Heather recently reviewed Maple Syrup fro m 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. “This...
K'Zoo College Alum Speaks from World Economic ...
Agropraxis Farm - Jan 27, 2014 - By Farmer Pete
Another Mike is what I was thinking. This smooth and charming CEO has a bio that is a testament to the career track held as the path to success. Interesting that his undergrad came from esteemed local institution, Kalamazoo College! Back to the “Mike”...
White Out Conditions Called
Fitzgerald's Family Farm, LLC - Jan 27, 2014 - By Sharon_1
The kids don't often get days off from school around here. This morning a two hour delay was announced for "white out conditions." ...
January's warmth is in the kitchen
Willow Pond Farm - Jan 27, 2014 - By Jill_1
It is sometimes difficult for a farmer to perpetuate the constant energy flow that happens during the growing season. January needs to hold a time for recharging, reading, getting life in order and reflection on new ideas. But somehow, veggies still draw our...
Nez Perce Heirloom Dry Bean Seed Packets
Green Journey Seeds - Jan 26, 2014 - By Aline
For those of you interested in a good dry bean for your small homestead, we have a rare offering from our seed garden. We originally sourced this strain from the Seed Savers Exchange and have had good success with growing it on our organic farm since 2009. ...
Coats On Goats
Fitzgerald's Family Farm, LLC - Jan 26, 2014 - By Sharon_1
We've made a new addition to our menagerie. Two gorgeous little goats. The doe with the droopy ears is a mini boer and the one with the upright ears is a mini boer-alpine cross. Meet Rosie, our droopy eared girl. When...
Cleveland, OH -- On her blog Newly Crunchy Mama of 3 , Brandy recently reviewed maple syrup from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, she’s holding a giveaway for one glass bottle of Grade A, Robust, Dark, Pure Maple Syrup. “Artificial...
Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Wild Things Farm - Jan 26, 2014 - By Terry_5
At a friend's house on New Year's Day, I tasted a really, really good Sweet Potato Salad that her son-in-law had sent her the recipe. I kind of overdid the chipotle peppers, but it was still very tasty: Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Cranberry...