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F.A.Q. about our operation.....

Whitfield's Family Farm   -   Apr 20, 2013 - By Dean_1

Hello All! Hope everyone made it through the flood around here okay. We have been selling ALOT of eggs lately and have more hens on the way! We have had alot of people asking questions so we decided to put up a Frequently Asked Questions section on our FB...

Water Hose Wars

Wild Things Farm   -   Apr 20, 2013 - By Terry_5

Okay, the title might be misleading----the war was between the water hoses and me and you know what?  As soon as the local trash convenience center opens up, I WIN! The weather people were predicting 34 degrees for last night, so I'm thinking a...

Outdoor Planting

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Apr 19, 2013 - By Rebekah

There's lots happening on the farm now that spring has set in. We've planted over 100 fruit trees (apple and cherry), preped ground for a new high tunnel, put some of the first crops in the ground, and continue to seed in the greenhouse! The baby...

lots of rain, Dan's bringing beef

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Apr 19, 2013 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders and friends of Abbe Hills Farm CSA, Market this week is at the Mt. Vernon Community Center at the east end of downtown, 11:00 until 1:00.  Charlotte isn’t able to make it, but I’ll be there will bells on – and with lots of very...

Setting Up Your Garden for Seed Saving

Arcadia Farms   -   Apr 19, 2013 - By Katie

A few posts ago I shared that one of the biggest challenges I face personally as a market-gardener is being disciplined to start seeds when I’m scheduled to start them. Life is full of distractions and shifting priorities which means that more than once I’ve...

In celebration of the Farmall 140

Origins Farm   -   Apr 19, 2013 - By Alistar

In 1973, a little red tractor died. It was a sign of the times. President Richard Nixon told the Associated Press “…people have got to know whether or not their president is a crook. Well, I’m not a crook.”; The OPEC oil embargo began; Elvis and Priscilla...

Honey Bee Health Through Nutrition Forage Field Da...

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Apr 18, 2013 - By Betty_1

Hamilton City, California -- To enhance honey bee health through nutrition, Project Apis m. is hosting a Forage Field Day at the Capay Ranch on Friday, April 26th, starting at 1:30. Bee pastures have been planted consisting of various plants that are...

This Week on the Farm

Burr Oak Gardens, LLC   -   Apr 18, 2013 - By Kate_2

So a quick update on what we accomplished last weekend. With help from Tyler’s brother and some friends we were able to disassemble the entire building that had collapsed near the west barn. We discovered that the east wall foundation is a really beautiful...

Vote for the Dinner Party by Michael Pollan

Beach View Farms   -   Apr 18, 2013 - By Christopher

Vote for the Dinner Party By Michael Pollan The New York Times Magazine , October 10, 2012 One of the more interesting things we will learn on Nov. 6 is whether or not there is a “food movement” in America worthy of the name — that is, an organized...

Last summer I built a new little greenhouse in order to test out a few ideas. Basically my ideas revolve around planting some stuff that I have never really grown before. Give it a good start in the early spring and see how they do. About 2 months ago I...