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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Washington, DC -- President Obama's Inaugural Luncheon will serve Seaway Trail Honey from Rochester, NY along with dessert. "My grandfather kept bees so beekeeping has been accepted in my family as a vocation or as a hobby," said beekeeper...
Utica, NY -- The growing demand for maple syrup continues as more health conscious consumers look for natural sweeteners as an alternative to refined sugar, according to the Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In response to this, the Cornell Cooperative...
Traded in my muck boots for organ shoes!
Bindel Farms - Jan 21, 2013 - By Jason_3
This weekend was just awesome for me, I was able trade my muck boots for organ shoes and get out of the field and off the farm for the day and onto an organ bench. Couple of weeks ago I was invited down to a city church about 50 mile away to play their...
Working on 2013 !
Agropraxis Farm - Jan 20, 2013 - By Farmer Pete
Back in October the first planting for the 2013 season was made. The garlic went in and has been overwintering in the field. When the soil warms in spring they will be one of the first crops growing. This January weekend is time to begin many of the remaining...
Tax savings farmers enjoy!
Bindel Farms - Jan 20, 2013 - By Jason_3
Farmers in Ohio have been enjoying the tax saving benefits that the state provides to them to farm. The two that come to mind is the CAUV program and the sales tax exemption. We will look at both of these in closer detail. CAUV or current...
Utica, NY — Scientists at the University of Vermont and others think global warming may be having some effect on maple syrup production in the United States by decreasing the season and shifting it to the north. The production of maple syrup requires...
Flu Epidemic Increases Demand for Raw Honey
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Jan 19, 2013 - By Betty_1
Boston, MA -- “Last month, Dr. Oz talked about his flu prevention checklist and special guest Dr. Tasneem Bhatia from the Atlanta Center for Holistic and Integrative Medicine recommended taking 1 to 2 teaspoons of buckwheat honey every day.” said Mary...
Providence Farm & CSA
Providence Farm, Central Lake, MI - Jan 18, 2013 - By Andrea_6
Ryan and I want to wish all of you a wonderful holiday season full of joy, happiness and rest as you make time for precious family and friends. Again, we are grateful beyond words for your support in 2012. We know we are blessed and strive to...
Resolutions, Getting Rid of the Winter Blahs, Get ...
For Dragonflies And Me - Jan 18, 2013 - By Neil & Jean
This word, 'Resolutions' is on most peoples minds in the new year. Why do we think about this only at the New Year? Many of us take time to reflect on what transpired over the last twelve months of our lives... a time to think on what we...
Winter Bee Update
Slide Ridge Honey Products - Jan 18, 2013 - By Mike_4
It is cold at the Slide Ridge Honey House this week, really cold. Temperatures have been as low as -15-20 degree F over the last week or so. The wild turkeys are out and wandering through town, but the bees sure don’t fly. So, what does an apiary...