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LocalHarvest Newsletter, July 23, 2013 Photo by: Maxwell Creek Farm Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. I like to wring every drop of goodness out of summer's abundance. Last month I wrote about making the most of your summer...

It's time for Farmers market.

Wach Valley Farms   -   Jul 22, 2013 - By Jesse_1

Wach valley farms popcorn is a special treat anytime of  the year. It is so good that you just may want this mouthwatering snack every night.You can buy popcorn at any grocery store, but if you are a true popcorn lover, you know that really good popcorn...

So many Veggies and so little time

Dirt and Sky Farm   -   Jul 22, 2013 - By Maria_1

It is mid July or maybe just past that. The garden is in full swing.  It is producing faster than I can share, gift, or can. Which leads me to the purpose of this entry.  Canning: So far I have made blackberry, apricot, kiwi, and fig jam this...

Send the rain our way. Raffle tickets for SE Linn...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Jul 22, 2013 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders,   This week, we should have broccoli, cabbage, onions, dill, chard, kale and collards, summer squash, green beans, potatoes, and garlic.  We'll also try to get a few more beets out of the ground for you.  ...

The French Say No to GMOs

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

A polling agency survey last year concluded that nearly 80 percent of the French are afraid of eating genetically-modified food which makes me wonder why in this country the anti-GMO crowd is in the minority.  I really don’t understand it other than...

Teflon is Toxic to Chickens

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

from the Healthy Chickens Bulletin. WARNING: Teflon Coated Light Bulbs Toxic to Chickens      I live in New Hampshire and keep a small flock of chickens, and have done so since 1980. On February 6,...

Rin Tin Tin, the Book Review

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

WE had a German Shepherd but she died.  Still having grown up with them I enjoyed this book review very much.  I really liked the 2nd paragraph that says "there is something uniquely noble...about the look of the German shepherd dog". ...

Bees Save America

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

Image via Wikipedia This fictional story was originally written for a publication called  The Sunday School Advocate  and was reprinted in the September, 1917 issue of the  American  Bee Journal . It has since been...

Free Sample of BioNutrients

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

I received in the mail a coupon for a free sample of BioNutrients AG 8-1-9 which is for grass and such.  I went to their websit e and it seems it is totally organic.  While I got the flyer, anyone can ask as well.  I guess I will, as reading...

The Pterodaustro and Grit

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

One prehistoric flying reptile, the Pterodaustro guinazui,  has been found with a cargo of gravel in its guts.  For most bird owners, budgies, chickens, guinea fowl, this is grit.   For reasons unknown to me this gravel eater has gotten a...