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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
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...
2013 Summer Internship Program!
North Star Homestead Farms, LLC - Feb 05, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara
Have a passion for animals and plants? Wondering if local and sustainable agriculture might be an ideal lifestyle for you? Looking to stay active and be outdoors this summer? Want to build skills in the farm-to-table movement? If these...
Roses are RED my love and smell ROSES TOO!..Happy ...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Feb 05, 2013 - By Tony_1
Most of us will roses for a loved one this Valentines day.Before you rush to the flower shop ask yourself this question: Are the roses treated with herbicides,pesticides ,fertilizers and are they safe to SMELL them? More details and info at: ...
On Being Neighborly
North Star Homestead Farms, LLC - Feb 05, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara
On these blustery cold days and shivery cold nights, sometimes we can feel a bit cooped up in our homes, huddling by the wood stove with a dog or two close at hand for added warmth. Chores begin by encasing oneself with copious amounts of wooly or downy...
Next Home-Farm Event: Feb. 10th
Rainbow Ranch Farms - Feb 05, 2013 - By Poly
Our next home-farm, event is scheduled for Sun. Feb. 10th. Gates open at 11:00 A.M. Please RSVP. Rainbow Ranch Farms, Heritage -Breed, Pastured, Free-Range Poultry,is grown without any grains. No...