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It's Been One Year

Arcadia Farms   -   May 04, 2013 - By Katie

One year ago today I walked away from this office (it wasn’t always this empty)… And came home to this one… One year ago today I traded Saturday afternoon voicemails like this… Click to hear voicemail from Owen For moments like this… ...

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Please Join Our CSA

Iverson Family Farm   -   May 03, 2013 - By Bret

Membership Season is underway through June.  25 Lambs were born.

Greetings shareholders, Even though it's going to be dreary, we'll have a little market here at the farm tomorrow, Saturday, May 4, 10:00 until noon.  I've got lots of lettuce and radishes, smaller quantities of spinach and eggs. ...

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Calling All Weed Experts!

Arcadia Farms   -   May 03, 2013 - By Katie

Last year I had it in my heart to clear the “Woods” (lightly wooded portion of our 1 acre property) of the abundant weeds growing amidst the trees. Unfortunately I didn’t have it in my schedule nearly as well as I had it in my heart. This year will be...

Extracts and Edibles Let the Good News continue!! Yesterday, May Day was a great day. There wasn't a May Flower to be found, but I did find a small stand of coltsfoot!!   We were licensed by the Maine Department of Agriculture, the division of...

It's late in the school year, but now is the time to look ahead to next year.  While all your teachers, administrators and parent volunteers are still available, it's the best time to consider changes in your local school food program for the...

Saturday is “D Day” in Kentucky! If you are privileged enough to live in this great Commonwealth of Kentucky, then you know exactly what I am talking about when I say “D Day”...it's Derby Day!!! That means fast horses, plenty of fresh Kentucky spring...

Hello Everyone,  Boy, we sure have been busy in the gardens lately! Our High Tunnel's almost full up!  Some very healthy Rhubarb plants!  Lots of Thornless Blackberry brambles and their support wires!  Some...

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Christmas planning in May!

Stevens Family Farm   -   May 02, 2013 - By Carol_4

It is May, and my daughter and I sat down to create a list of what we want to try to make for Christmas!  Our goal is to make at least one gift for each family member before the end of November, so we can spend December enjoying the Christmas holiday!...

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2013 Spring bug update!

Stevens Family Farm   -   May 02, 2013 - By Carol_4

Well, after a year with our chickens and our ducks, this spring has been very enjoyable, very few bugs, and yes, we are in Texas!!  So far, spring planting has been very productive, and our ducks and chickens are busy eating bugs!  In fact, we have...

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