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The Surprising Truth About Mixed Breed Dogs

The Artistic Farmer   -   Jul 14, 2013 - By Petra

If you’re a dog lover, you’re probably aware that many people feel mixed breeds are healthier than purebreds. One of the reasons for this notion is that when two or more breeds are blended together, there’s less risk a dog will inherit breed-specific diseases....

Farmfest and Downtown Lebanon Bargain Days TODAY O...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Jul 13, 2013 - By Sonya

  Could hardly sleep last night because I'm so excited about Lebanon's Farmfest today! All the local farmers are bringing their produce. NOT to the farmer's market, but right to the sidewalks of downtown Lebanon! Plus, the shops set out...

Opening Early

Art, Fresh Produce & more   -   Jul 12, 2013 - By Haley

We are now open for this season. Cabbage, red romaine, rouge d'hiver, arugula, and zucchini available. New Signs this year. They are working out great. Made them myself using chalkboard paint from Lowes. Really nice stuff; easy to use. Turn any smooth...

What a difference a year makes

Mill Road Farms- working hard to feed the masses   -   Jul 12, 2013 - By Cara

So in the spirit of letting people get to know us, we decided to start a blog!  For those of you that are aware, you can just skip the next few lines. For those that are new, please read on!  Our farming life, as it currently is, started about 3...

This week's bag...

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Jul 12, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, It is a significant crop transition time for us on the farm.  We have been pulling out early sowings of crops and replacing them with mid-season succession plantings.  Out go the shell and sugar snap peas, and in go the pole...

Internship Opportunity

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Jul 11, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

We are losing one of our interns for health reasons, so if you or someone you know is interested in living and learning more about sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship, please let them know that an internship opportunity is available!  We're...

Sunny Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jul 11, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

According to the local weather folks, this Saturday promises to be a beautiful day. And, the perfect way to start it off is by shopping at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! Both of our markets offer nothing but the best, the freshest and guaranteed 100%...

Horehound and Horsemint

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Jul 11, 2013 - By Elaynn

The tendency to get herbs and their uses mixed up is not unusual at all.That is why it is s especially important to know both the English name and the Latin name of the herb that we are using.In this blog, I want to use two herbs: HORE HOUND and HORSEMINT that...

Fleur De Sel is known as the caviar of salts and w...

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jul 11, 2013 - By Arlene

Fleur De SelGourmet Salt   Fleur De Sel is known as the caviar of salts and widely believed by professional chefs to be the best salt available. Also Known as: Fleur De Sal, French Sea Salt, Fleur De Sel Salt or Flower of...

Black Garlic Powder Organic is the Gourmet Cook...

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jul 10, 2013 - By Arlene

Black Garlic Powder Organic At Home Farm Herbery we have perfected the fermentation of our Gourmet Black Garlic Powder to our satisfaction and we have created a complex and rich flavor that is a perfect combination of sweet and savory taste and...