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Full Moon Calender

Back2theBeginning Farm   -   Jun 12, 2013 - By J

Ute York, in her book "Living by the Moon" says “The old-time gardeners say, "With the waxing of the moon, the earth exhales. " When the sap in the plants rise, the force first goes into the growth above ground. Thus, you should do...

Recipe Wednesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jun 12, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

One of my favorite spring treats was a little slow making an appearance this year. But, take my word for it, the strawberries were worth the wait! And, chances are you were nibbling on them as you drove home from the market. :) I have to admit that I am...

JUNE 11 - TODAY’S Bread & Harvest CSA BOX

Salamander Springs Farm/Permaculture Organics   -   Jun 11, 2013 - By Susana

Here's what you'll find in your box this week: BERRIES BERRIES BERRIES!  They’re so tasty they may be gone before you get home!   Do use your berries ASAP since they don’t last long (because they are not like commercial...

Moving around the ducks and the geese

Triton's Farm   -   Jun 11, 2013 - By Triton

This week on the farm: I sold my small flock of Silver Appleyard ducks. I found them a good home where they will be kept as a breeding flock. I really liked them, but in my desire to get this farm more efficient we decided to only keep one breed of ducks so we...

Unwelcome New Neighbors

Dune Lakes Local Harvest Blog   -   Jun 11, 2013 - By Kris

Just recently, I was mentioning that sometimes I wished we could just pick up the farm and drop it somewhere...cooler, closer to the ocean, nearer family, or a big city, or an organic haven...then on our way home recently my husband noticed two new signs in...

Fire Blight!

Thistle Byre Farm   -   Jun 10, 2013 - By Abby

Fire blight causes every fruit farmer's heart to skip a beat!  This  dreaded bacterial woe hit our small farm this week causing our family to pick up their tree trimming supplies in a hurry and use them with gusto. Dipping our tools in a Clorox...

mostly leves this week, all delicious

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Jun 10, 2013 - By Laura_1

Greeting shareholders, This week, we'll have lettuce, Asian greens including bok chois, yukina, and a few Chinese cabbage, and radishes.  I'd hoped to have a bit more crunch for you to balance out the leaves, but the crunchy things are just a...

Locavore90 Meal Plan: Beef Stroganoff

Arcadia Farms   -   Jun 09, 2013 - By Katie

As of today we’re on track with the Locavore90 June Meal Plan! Today’s meal was Beef Stroganoff. Ours was made with locally-raised, natural beef from Comstock Limousin Freezer Beef (Jack and Selma Comstock) in Mendon, MI. I also used the breadcrumbs I talked...

Nice working weather during the past week. Warm days in the 70’s with cool mornings. Low humidity and light breezes. Makes getting the field work done a real pleasure. I’ve been concentrating on getting work done that overcomes the slow start to the year we’ve...

Is it summer yet?

Scotch Creek Farm   -   Jun 08, 2013 - By Carrie_1

I don't know if a farmer ever gets caught up with the farm. I know I don't. I have learned to be a little more tolerant of weeds as they have been helpful in drought years. I have learned that when you have 5 dozen (extra) eggs you NEED by the weekend...