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Vegetable Literacy by Deborah Madison

Gib's Farm   -   May 08, 2013 - By Gibby

We think so much of Deborah Madison's work. "Vegetable Literacy" is a delightful book. Beautiful pictures, delicious recipes, and thoughtful writing on food. She groups vegetables into families (meet the Brassicaceae: radishes, cauliflower,...

Recipe Wednesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 08, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

It's spring in Kentucky and that means lamb. The great news...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market will have a variety of lamb cuts available on Saturday! Look for leg of lamb, lamb shanks, rack of lamb, lamb roast, lamb spare ribs, ground lamb, etc. See what...

Spring 2013 Video Update

Arcadia Farms   -   May 07, 2013 - By Katie

Despite the fact that I’ve been planting tons of seeds, the garden still looks a little barren. For this week I wanted to give you a video tour of what the farm looks like this spring. It’s not very glamorous right now (especially because I nee to do some...

Many  moons ago, I was a fitness instructor at a gym. It was a pretty high end social type place, but we had a fairly large group of members who worked out diligently. My job was to keep them on a workout program and motivate them. Designing workouts was...

...and Life goes on.

Foust Family Farms   -   May 07, 2013 - By Ron

 Has it been so long, since my last entry? My, how time flies, when you're working on a farm...or not! Hmm,...life goes on. what can I mean by that.  for all its tranquility, a farm is a site of Life and Death, on a regular basis.  Seed is...

Looking forward to our opening day on Saturday, May 25th. We are making all the necessary preparations and looking forward to meeting all the great people that will show. Dee and I promise to greet you with a smile when you arrive. We will have plenty of fresh...

Raw Honey Sources for Pollen Allergy Relief in Eas...

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   May 07, 2013 - By Betty_1

United States -- As more pollen allergy sufferers reach for raw honey for relief of their symptoms, many are discovering local beekeeping clubs and associations. The Mohawk Valley Trading Company (where they specialize in raw varietal honey) offers up the...

Rural Route Rust & Spring on the Farm

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   May 06, 2013 - By Teresa_2

About three weeks ago we hosted our first Rural Route Rust sale here at the farm.  We had an absolute blast as fourteen vendors joined us for a celebration of rusty gold.  Vendors brought their antique, rustic, vintage, upcycled/repurposed,...

CSA memberships limited

Happy Landings Farm, LLC   -   May 06, 2013 - By Betsy

Just wanted to let everyone know that we only have about 3 memberships left, so if you're going to be mailing your Order Form and payment, please have it postmarked by tomorrow, Monday, May 6.

A 600 pound boar on the loose!

Bindel Farms   -   May 06, 2013 - By Jason_3

We never have dull moments on our farm.  This weekend was the weekend that the boar loaned to us should have headed off to another farm for breeding over there.  If you noticed the words should have , because in reality it never did...