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Lettuce!

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders and friends of Abbe Hills Farm,   There is no market this weekend.  Next Saturday, April 20, the market will be in Mt. Vernon.    Even though there is no market this weekend, I have things to sell,...

Maple Syrup Memories

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

Finally, the weather has been just about right:  warm, sunny days without a wind that causes the snow to melt in rings around the base of the trees, followed by clear, frosty nights that harden the snow to a stiff crust.  The birds seem to sing...

The Chickens Next Door

Arcadia Farms   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Katie

The moral of today’s post is that a major component of suburban/urban chicken keeping involves being a good neighbor… sweater or otherwise. Let’s face it – not everyone thinks keeping chickens is a super idea, regardless of how many benefits there are to...

Kalamazoo Social Media Week

Arcadia Farms   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Katie

Here’s something I’m crazy excited (if not a little late to share) about: Kalamazoo Social Media Week ! According to an article on www.mlive.com by Ursula Zerilli : “Kalamazoo Social Media Week kicks off on Sunday, April 14-18, 2013 with a week full of...

It must be spring in Ohio!

Bindel Farms   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Jason_3

Spring has finally arrived in Ohio!  The grass is starting to green up and grow!  The flower have started to bloom and we are now planting our gardens! This past weekend I planted about 150 onion plants, a mix of walla wallas, and copras.  I...

More on First Impressions: E-mail v. Texting

Eat Local Food LLC   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Joan

My recent post on  making a credible first impression  focused on your web presence.  Your company website is what potential customers first see when they look for you.  The impression you give should be professional, positive and...

Crowing and Using Culinary Lavender

Home Farm Herbery   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Arlene

Here is my latest published article about growing and using Culinary Lavender and you can read it here http://www.helium.com/items/2438118-how-to-grow-and-use-culinary-lavender It contains lots of good information.

Lots of Celery Again this Year !

Natural Excellence Farm and Gardens   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Rosemary

Hi Everybody,  Well we are again growing a lot of celery. Last year we planted 700 and sold only half. Problem being our customer bailed out on us for the major portion of the crop. This year we'll be growing a large crop with the lion's share...

Want an Alma Michigan Area CSA Drop Off?

Central Michigan CSA   -   Apr 12, 2013 - By Joe_3

We've been getting a few emails over the last month or so about doing another drop of for the Central Michigan CSA in the Alma Michigan area.  We currently deliver weekly shares to our members in Midland, Gladwin, and Mt. Pleasant, but I'm...

Pastured Poultry in Paddocks

Arcadia Farms   -   Apr 11, 2013 - By Katie

Though the iconic mental picture most of us get when it comes to raising chickens is the standard coop and run, there are many methods for raising chickens. Here’s a quick overview of your options: Coop and Run. A dwelling for the chickens with an...