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4 D Acres - Feb 01, 2013 - By Mike_6
Despite the fact that we have been in the emu business for over 15 years, we never tire of hearing the success stories and testimonials from happy customers. We thought we’d share some of the most amazing ones with you. One of our customers wrote about how the...
Winter in Ohio
Bindel Farms - Jan 31, 2013 - By Jason_3
What a difference a day makes in Northern Ohio in January! Yesterday it was 60's and jacket weather and today we are in the mid 20's and I am pulling out the heavy coat, hat, and gloves! I have to admit that we have been pretty lucky to not...
Bought Some Seeds
Black Dog Farms - Jan 31, 2013 - By Kevin_2
Yesterday I went over to my favorite seed supply shop here in my little area. found a whole new display of non GMO organic seeds. I spent over an hour just looking at all of the packets to see what was what. Excitement level high. You name it, they have it....
Now taking orders for our summer flock of meat chi...
WannaBeaFarm - Jan 31, 2013 - By Cynthia _2
We order all of our pastured chicken from www.mcmurrayhatchery.com the chicks arrive at the post office with in one day of hatching, delivery date is dependent on the hatch date. The chicks are raised on local feed and scratch purchased from the Mieserville...
Homemade granola
Wild Things Farm - Jan 30, 2013 - By Terry_5
Today's one of those days that one needs a boat to navigate around outdoors. It's pouring rain but the chickens are out wandering around in the rain--go figure..... While I'm hold up in the house I decided to replenish my homemade granola...
Hive loss over winter
Miss Scarlett's Homegrown Produce, Texas-made Gifts & More - Jan 30, 2013 - By Miss Scarlett
This year has not been lucky for me as far as beekeeping. However, as a new beekeeper, I can say the year has brought about several new "learning experiences" for me. I got to try my hand at extraction twice this year, the first time...
Early Herbs, Edible Flowers and Yummy Edible Flow...
For Dragonflies And Me - Jan 30, 2013 - By Neil & Jean
Only 59 more days till Spring.... ahh! Yes, that doesn't sound so long at all. The sun is shining midst the cold air bringing happiness to my day. I long for that warm feeling that only a bright sunny day can give. I am a firm believer that too...
Utica, NY -- The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one Maple Syrup T-Shirt with each order of their 32 oz. glass bottle of maple syrup from 1/29/13 thru 02/05/13. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and...
Seed Sources
Arcadia Farms - Jan 30, 2013 - By Katie
I did it! After many hours of possibly making the process more complicated than it needed to be looking through seed options, I’ve selected plant varieties for Arcadia Farms’ 2013 season! This is an exciting time for a gardener – exploring the vast world...
Glass & Beads
Pleasant Valley Farm - Jan 29, 2013 - By Emily
The other day, I was joking with Dan that he should feel free to buy me jewelry or flowers, since Valentine's Day is coming up. He replied that he is permanently off the hook as far as buying jewelry goes, since I now make my own. And he's...