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Conference Review

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Nov 28, 2012 - By Emily

The second weekend of November, I attended the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy's annual conference and had an absolutely wonderful time.  The ALBC's mission is to preserve rare breeds of livestock.  Most people think of tigers or pandas...

Giving Thanks

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Nov 28, 2012 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

Over the river and through the woods To Grandmother’s house we go The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh Through the bright and drifting snow-oh Over the river and through the woods Oh how the wind does blow It stings the nose and...

Fall/Winter 2012

Spring Hill Farm   -   Nov 28, 2012 - By Camille

Despite a minor drought and more insects this year, it wasn't the worse year we've had, but we took a loss on the tomatoes, garlic, strawberries and edamame...which I was not expecting. I'm pretty sure the garlic and strawberries were drought...

Black Friday Black Gold

Arcadia Farms   -   Nov 27, 2012 - By Katie

I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday! We enjoyed ours and know that we have much to be thankful for. Many of you probably also ‘celebrated’ Black Friday by standing in unbelievably long lines early in the cold morning to get great deals on...

PRUNING BASICS ..For begginers!!!

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Nov 26, 2012 - By Tony_1

The location is a community garden down town of a South Florida Beach City..The decision to cut down an overgrowing ponciana tree was sought three years ago. A plot that once flourished now has been struggling to grow flowers and vegetables but in vain..The...

Seasons End

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Nov 26, 2012 - By Rebekah

Right before Thanksgiving I finished "putting the farm to bed" as cleaning up the fields and storing seasonal equiptment is often called. Half of the leeks have been donated and the other half are safely stored in the root cellar, layered between...

Berkshire Pork

Moonstruck Farms   -   Nov 25, 2012 - By Rowena

Thanks to Dirt Creek starting up their breeding program again of Berkshire pork we are proud to announce that we will be able to offer this chef sought after pork here at Moonstruck Farms.  I love any farm fresh pork, but I must admit I can see what the...

Our family has typically cut a live tree for Christmas each year. With the oldest home from College for Thanksgiving and being a child that loves our simple family traditions she was all in for cutting now rather than waiting for a week and miss out. So we...

Staright Talk from a Young Farmer

Spring Hill Farms   -   Nov 24, 2012 - By David_8

Ever wonder what a 13 year old female farmer has to say about farming, food and finances? Shelby Grenbec recently spoke out about her experience raising chickens, selling eggs, and gardening in an article in the Denver Post. I loved the article! It...

Happy Thanksgiving!

KaPa De'Le Farm   -   Nov 22, 2012 - By Karen_4

As we wait for our turkey to cook, I wanted to take a moment to thank our family, friends and customers for your support this year! I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!