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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members

Violation!

Agropraxis Farm   -   Jun 16, 2013 - By Farmer Pete

The vendors next to me at market were sharing a bit of their own history regarding inspectors. I had just had an unpleasant conversation with a representative from the Dept. of Ag. He pointed out a violation of the laws concerning a product I sell. The product...

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June 2013 Garden Update

Arcadia Farms   -   Jun 14, 2013 - By Katie

Howdy folks! It has been quite a week for us. On the family side of things, our first foster child went back to his family yesterday. On the farm side, the weather has finally been warm. A healthy mix of rain, humidity, sun and some natural fertilizer (fish...

 Poison Ivy Less Lotion, Monday Morning Soap, Nettle Drying...so many things so little time!! The Urban Garden Center in  http://www.urbangardencenter.net/  is now offering our products, be sure to stop in. Tell them we sent you. The Iris sale...

Naturally Grown Beef

Pitts High View Ranch   -   Jun 14, 2013 - By Jeanie

I will soon be posting some photos of our Limousin Cattle showing how content they are in there environment. We rotationally graze our herd and they are always content and stress free. Visitors always welcome.

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Great Greens!

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Jun 14, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, Things are looking great here on our farm!  You may hear us grumble occasionally (close friends hear it often) when we are lacking rain, but you will also hear us rejoice when we get adequate amounts of rainfall.  So, we are doing the...

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Late Spring Frenzy

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Jun 13, 2013 - By Rebekah

Save the date! Procter Farm will be hosting a volunteer day Saturday July 13th for our CSA shareholders and anyone else who is interested in attending. We will work from 9:30am-12pm on a variety of tasks. At 12:00 we will break for lunch and conversation....

This is a very special weekend at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. We'll be celebrating the dads in our lives and the opening of a second market location! First and foremost...dad! Sunday is his special day, so why not treat him to an extra special...

This is a very special weekend at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. We'll be celebrating the dads in our lives and the opening of a second market location! First and foremost...dad! Sunday is his special day, so why not treat him to an extra special...

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Farm update

Sheltie Meadow Farm   -   Jun 13, 2013 - By Miana Ruiz-Ryan

Farm Update - lots of changes on the farm.  Now concentrating on the farm full-time.  Moving the farm to the Ghent/Omi locations has proven to be a great decision. Now concentrating on Organic Garden, Heritage breed Shetland Sheep as well as our...

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How Honey is Made Part 1

What's the Buzz?   -   Jun 12, 2013 - By Marcie

From Bee ALL-NATURAL PRODUCTION Honey gets its start as flower nectar, which is collected by bees, naturally broken down into simple sugars and stored in honeycombs. The unique design of the honeycomb, coupled with constant fanning by the bees’ wings,...

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