The Blog Barn

Got them in the ground. It will not be long now. We put a few types of each in the ground again yesterday and will do it again next week. In addition we plan to get quite a few root veggies in the ground over the weekend plus some different types of lettuce....

Michigan Maple Syrup Association to Hold Michigan ...

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 15, 2013 - By Betty_1

Michigan -- The Michigan Maple Syrup Association will hold the first of three Michigan Maple Syrup Weekends beginning March 16-17. Three separate weekends will accommodate the distinct areas of the state and the weather that affects them: the area south of US...

Out of the Box

Wild Things Farm   -   Mar 15, 2013 - By Terry_5

Everything on a farm doesn't have to do with dirt under the fingernails.  Sometimes it's grease under the fingernails.  The Subaru Veggie Wagon has been letting me know for the past few months that something was going on with the front end....

Getting Our High Tunnel Ready for Planting!!

Natural Excellence Farm and Gardens   -   Mar 15, 2013 - By Rosemary

Hi Everyone,  Today I've been out in the High Tunnel rototilling with our BCS 853. It's just a light tillage, 1" to 2" deep is all I do. I don't want to upset the root mass and the soil biology that lives below this 2" depth....

Maple/Birch Tapping

The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms   -   Mar 15, 2013 - By Alan and Susan

We have been doing workshops here on the farm showing how simple it is to tap maple and birch for your own use...doesn't have to be a large "sugar bush". We show how you can take simple household items for the processing and not have to put money...

In the Face of Tragedy

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Mar 14, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

If ducks were people, there would be 17 extra obituaries in the paper this week:  Miss Puddle Duck.  Loved water sports, green leafy vegetables, and rainy days.  She will be remembered for her joyous attitude and comic antics.  She is...

Getting Kids Outdoors to Hold Maple Syrup Workshop

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 14, 2013 - By Betty_1

Harbor Springs, Michigan -- The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is partnering with Getting Kids Outdoors Emmet County to hold a maple syrup workshop on Sunday, March 17 from 1-3 p.m. In their effort to support and promote sustainable...

How Many Miles Are on Your Chicken

Our City Farm   -   Mar 13, 2013 - By Jeri

I recently wrote a blog post on our website titled, "How Many Miles Are on Your Chicken?" . I think it's important that everyone know why I wrote this. I have the unique perspective of being a fairly new farmer. I can remember the choices I made...

Canning Boot Camp is this Saturday!

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Mar 13, 2013 - By Sonya

Only three days until our next Canning Boot Camp! We still have 3 positions open for anyone who is interested. Before registering online, please email or call to make sure the positions haven't already been taken, because they usually go fast. 513-932-6470...

Transitioning Process To Clean Food Eating

East Texas Heritage Homestead   -   Mar 13, 2013 - By MrsHill

As a family farm advocate, I am often asked for advice about the process of transitioning to clean foods from our processed foods world. It has been my experience that, and if I could do it all over again, I would have started with drinks and grab-and-eat...