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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Utica, NY — A blizzard predicted by the National Weather Service to cripple the Northeast threatens what could be a record year for maple syrup production. The clipper system moving through the Upper Midwest is expected to merge with a low-pressure...
Minimally Process Cookies
Arcadia Farms - Feb 08, 2013 - By Katie
Earlier this month I shared this post about how to make natural, homemade vanilla extract . I had no idea it would be such a hit! After posting it, one reader emailed me with the following question: “I have a question for you in regard to a comment you...
And the Winners of the 2013 Wild Things New Veggie...
Wild Things Farm - Feb 08, 2013 - By Terry_5
As each growing season is planned, along with the tried and true favorites, I always like to try some new things. After pouring through the mountain of seed catalogs and following rabbit trails all over the Internet, the decisions have been made:...
Utica , NY — The 2013 maple syrup season has commenced. Last week’s mild temperatures caused a sap run never seen before, according to maple syrup producer Russ Hassmann of Durham Sugarhouse in Durham, Connecticut. “Traditionally, we were running...
Eliminate waste and give CSA Members a choice
Walkers Fresh Veggies - Feb 07, 2013 - By Mark & Carolyn
We have decided that we need to do a better job of providing our CSA members with what they can actually use. We find that while one member may not ever use Kohlrabi, another rmay love it and really be disapointed if we stop growing it. We also...
Summer Turkeys
Moonstruck Farms - Feb 07, 2013 - By Rowena
Summer turkey season is upon us. The hatchery called to let me know there was a problem with some of the turkey egg orders so I could not get the white broad breasted and the bronze in an order so I switched it to all Bronze Broad Breasted, which I...
Beautiful February Day
Natural Excellence Farm and Gardens - Feb 07, 2013 - By Rosemary
Today was a beautiful, sunny, February day. It was cold but can't complain for the days getting longer. We opened the man doors on our high tunnel to let out some of the moisture. With all the bright sunshine it was like a rain forest inside,...
CSA Letters
Taproot Farm - Feb 06, 2013 - By George_1
Dear Members, Zeia, our oldest daughter, 4 years old, just rushed into the office here saying, "Daddy is it a currant? It's a currant, right?" "Is what a currant," I say, and she replies, "The moon." She's looking...
The Bluegrass Farmers' Market opens in 65+ day...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Feb 06, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud
Okay, I am getting antsy. The first of my seeds arrived yesterday and I want to go get my hands dirty. Unfortunately, we still have some snow and the ground is very hard. Oh well, I can dream! :) Actually it's not so bad...we're only 65...
2013 Seed Starting Plan
Arcadia Farms - Feb 06, 2013 - By Katie
I’m getting giddy about spring now that I’ve purchased seeds for our 2013 gardens! I spent a lot of time looking through websites and catalogs last week to make my selections. I started my seed search having a general idea of what I wanted to grow (thanks to...