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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...

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....

Sunny Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jun 13, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

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...

Sunny Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jun 13, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

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...

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...

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,...

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...