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My McConfession {A Locavore90 Update}

Arcadia Farms   -   Jun 07, 2013 - By Katie

Locavore90 officially started this past Sunday, June 2. Locavore90 (hereafter lovingly referred to as L90) is a free program that helps Southwest Michigan families incorporate more local food into their diet. I’m excited about leading the L90 participants on...

Photo of the day

Wild Things Farm   -   Jun 07, 2013 - By Terry_5

 like those blogs that have photos of the day, and that is on my list of things to do---SOMEDAY--today's photo will be a mental vision for those who choose to read further...... Extra share boxes, row covers, farmer's market supplies, etc. are...

Kids Home for the Summer? For a Sweet Activity Mak...

What's the Buzz?   -   Jun 07, 2013 - By Marcie

Peanut Butter Honey Play Dough  (makes 1 pound)   1 cup - peanut butter 3 cups - powdered sugar 1/3 cup - honey 1-1/2 teaspoons - vanilla extract  Food coloring, optional Combine all ingredients in a...

A Wet Harvest

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Jun 07, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Dear Friends, We are thankful for the rains today, and hope there is more to come! We are finishing transplanting the hot season vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers, and peppers), in the fields. With this cool spring, we have luscious early summer...

June 6th, 2013 Home Farm Herbery Newsletter

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jun 06, 2013 - By Arlene

It’s that time of year again for outdoor grilling and fun with family and friends. Home Farm Herbery chemical free, organic Famous Gourmet Baby Back Rib Dry Rub is another secret blend of herbs and spices by The Little Old Lady in The...

Supporting Local Chefs is Good for Farmers Markets

Eat Local Food LLC   -   Jun 06, 2013 - By Joan

Collaborate with Local Chefs for Boost in Sales photo by Chris Witkowski Here's a  collaborative marketing idea for those "In Season" strawberry, blueberry, tomato and...

Saturday is Info Day at the Bluegrass Farmers'...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jun 06, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

Saturday is our Market Info Day! So, what the heck is a market info day? It's a day to learn, become informed or get the answers to questions about the market. 10am – 12pm We'll have a representative from the Kentucky State WIC/SrFMNP program...

Lemon Grass, Dried, Organic

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jun 05, 2013 - By Arlene

Lemon Grass, Dried, Organic   At Home Farm Herbery each year we plant enough Lemon Grass for our favorite customers needs.Lemon Grass is also known as Lemongrass, Barbed Wire Grass, Silky Heads, Citronella Grass, Camel's Hay or...

Pesticides & Parkinsons Disease

Back2theBeginning Farm   -   Jun 05, 2013 - By J

 I found this article & thought it should be shared.  Just another reason to Know where your food comes from. Support your Local Farmer. Exposure to pesticides is linked with increase in risk of Parkinson's disease, a new study has...

Our Garden June 2013

Dirt and Sky Farm   -   Jun 05, 2013 - By Maria_1

Raised Beds We have gone through great lengths this year to put in and experiment with raised beds. Although raised beds are typically used for poor soil condition, we are using them for much different reasons.  We are lucky enough to have some of the...