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Another week of the farm. Nothing special just eve...

Triton's Farm   -   Jun 04, 2013 - By Triton

This week on the farm: It was a very productive week. We got the new pump running, moved all the cattle around and convinced the sheep to move to a new pen. We are getting all the animals out to pasture, a little late this year because of all the irrigation...

Where to Find Rhubarb

Arcadia Farms   -   Jun 02, 2013 - By Katie

The weather has been cool in Southwest Michigan. That means you won’t find much at the local market beyond greens, herbs and radishes until the weather warms a bit. It also means that May goodies like asparagus and rhubarb may last a while longer. A couple of...

There is always more work to be done on the farm than time to do it. Some of the work is hard and unpleasant. A significant portion is what we love about farming. Good honest work that brings a sense of satisfaction when completed. At times we share the work...

Raining damages

avofarm   -   Jun 02, 2013 - By etienne avouampo

Couple days ago rain caused more damages, most of rows are damages, tomatoes plants and onions were destroyed. It will be necessary to rebuild rows and to replant tomatoes and to re sow onions. This bad weather delay harvest and postpone selling time.

I just learned a new word

Wild Things Farm   -   Jun 02, 2013 - By Terry_5

Now that the farm CSA memberships are all filled, I needed to go into the website to change the wording"there are still a few memberships available".  I went to the web hosting site, JustHost (which I love), and attempted to find the software...

Way to Go, High Tunnel !

Natural Excellence Farm and Gardens   -   Jun 02, 2013 - By Rosemary

Our High Tunnel looks like the way to grow vegetables. These look great and are at the peak of health. Check out a few examples: Very Healthy Tomatoes! Monster Zuchinni ! Cucumbers Already Needing to be Trellised ! And a Whole Row of...

How does a Happy Hen get happier?

Wild Things Farm   -   May 31, 2013 - By Terry_5

At the Farmer's Market and with the CSA members, everyone loves Fresh Eggs from the Happy Hens.  The girls were pretty happy with their two coops, large fenced in area, fresh veggies and lots of different grains.  I wanted more...... More...

Win a set of reusable produce bags!

Arcadia Farms   -   May 31, 2013 - By Katie

Farmer’s market season is here! If you’re participating in Locavore90 , you’ll probably be making a handful of trips to your local farmers market or farmstand. Many farmers market frequent-flyers bring their own reusable grocery bags to the market to bring...

EU Flags Another Pesticide That's Harming Bees

What's the Buzz?   -   May 31, 2013 - By Marcie

EU flags another bee-harming pesticide Pesticide Actio... Regulators across the pond are keeping up the momentum to protect pollinators, with a  new report  from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)...

Baby Bear Pumpkin Seeds (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) for s...

Home Farm Herbery   -   May 31, 2013 - By Arlene

Baby Bear Pumpkin Seeds (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)   At Home Farm Herbery we love these Baby Bear tiny pie pumpkins which are easy to grow.This is a tiny pumpkin that reaches up to 6" across and up to 2 pounds. The sweet...