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Dear Mr. Turkey

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Nov 09, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

I want to take a moment at this time of year to write a special note to you, Mr. Turkey.  I know that November is a very busy month for you, but maybe you can find a few minutes in your cramped and demanding schedule to read some thoughtful words. I...

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Halloween Story Night

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Nov 09, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

From the sunny warmth of September, the 10 th month of the year really has felt like falling off the cliff into winter, with frosts and snow and pelting ice.  Living in the northland, we all know that it is coming…inevitably.  But the coming of...

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One more turkey harvest to go.

Moonstruck Farms   -   Nov 09, 2013 - By Rowena

Turkeys in the freezer sold out today with 11 harvested today to be bagged and weighed tomorrow.  14 are left in the pen of which 8 are sold with the remaining being "pending sales" taken from a waiting list.  Don't want to guarantee...

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Pruning Blackberries

Arcadia Farms   -   Nov 08, 2013 - By Katie

We have blackberries. Just a small section of canes growing on a portion of our backyard fence. I didn’t plant them. Either the previous owners placed them there or nature was just crafty about placement. Whichever is the case, I have to confess that they...

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Two bags of joy!

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Nov 08, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends -- Well, as we bring the penultimate fall CSA delivery to you, we just experienced our first hard freeze of the season, with 21 degrees on the farm. We've scrambled over the last few days to get the more tender produce out of the...

On her blog for natural living  Simple Foody , Katie recently reviewed Mohawk Valley Trading Company’s raw honey and pure maple syrup. “I was sent several products from Mohawk Valley Trading Company and was I blown away by the quality of their products....

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Walnuts are done!

Dirt and Sky Farm   -   Nov 06, 2013 - By Maria_1

Walnuts:  The harvest is over!  What a great year we had for walnuts, and for the first year ever with a big thanks to my brother, we got the complete harvest completed in under a month. Not only that, the walnuts look great.  And according...

Lavender Pet Flea Repellant Sachets is our newest organic, chemical-free pet product     We thank you for your purchase as all our net proceeds go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital so place your order now.

Home Farm Herbery offers some new seasonings to add to your Gourmet pantry. Green Bell Peppers Dried We love their tangy, sweet, crunchy and fresh taste and aroma and we use the in a wide range of uses including chili, salad, pasta, meat and...

Tea of the Week Chocolate Mint Rooibos Tea The aroma is delightful and the taste is simply delicious. Buy some today. It makes a special Christmas gift. Chocolate Mint Rooibos Tea We thank you for your purchase as all our net proceeds go...

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