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Thankful Time

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Nov 20, 2012 - By Emily

I had a wonderful post typed out on the ALBC conference, but the computer ate most of it.  So, more on that next week...  It's Thanksgiving week!  For most of us, it means food and family, and if we're lucky, some time off.  For...

Turkey harvest on the farm

Bindel Farms   -   Nov 20, 2012 - By Jason_3

The Sunday before Thanksgiving is always an exiciting and extremely busy time on the farm! This is when all of our CSA members comes out to the farm and pick up their turkey for Thanksgiving.  They also come to tour the farm and...

Thanksgiving Newsletter!

Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Nov 19, 2012 - By Mark & Carolyn

What a season!  We started out in March way too warm. The warm dry start allowed us to get some very early crops in and growing well. On the downside though, in early April it turned cold again and allour fruit trees were in full bloom a month early due...

Cutover Farms

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Nov 19, 2012 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

Back when Wisconsin became the 30 th state in the Union, its northern regions were the impenetrable Big Woods.  But once the horrible and bloody Civil War came to a close, scores of men who had been employed by the military were looking for something to...

The seed catalogs have begun to arrive. Time to consider “new” varieties for demos , check prices, and complete orders.  Orders are in before the New Year. Over time I’ve learned to evaluate seed costs carefully. One seed supplier may pack small volumes...

I'm "Farmer of the Day" at www.urban...

Arcadia Farms   -   Nov 17, 2012 - By Katie

Well isn't that something? I'm pleased to announce that I'm listed as the "Farmer of the Day" at www.urbanfarmonline.com!  Come check it out: http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/community-building-and-resources/?navm=topcommunity

Celebrate THANKS GIVING WITHOUT GMO TURKEY!!!!!!!...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Nov 17, 2012 - By Tony_1

This Thanksgiving think twice before you EAT TURKEY..The reasons are many ,but here are some top 10 reasons among which is the UNETHICAL FILTHY environment in which turkies are raised and butchered: http://voices.yahoo.com/10-reasons-not-eat-turkey-thanksgi...

Happy Saturday Everybody

The Artistic Farmer   -   Nov 17, 2012 - By Petra

Yes it's pretty amazing but it is Saturday already :) It's been incredibly busy around here the last few weeks and I am just tickeled to welcome so many new great people to our herb family. Welcome ya'll and thank you so much for taking advantage...

Thanksgiving food this week

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Nov 17, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders and friends of Abbe Hills Farm, Market this Saturday is in Mt. Vernon, 11:00 until 1:00, in the Community Center at the east end of downtown.  I'll be bringing Thanksgiving food:  eggs, small red potatoes for roasting...

Getting ready for winter

Spencer Sky Farm   -   Nov 16, 2012 - By Jauson

As fall fades away into winter there is allot to do here on the farm. Oak leaves cover the plants naturally, so they are well bedded down for their winters sleep. The sheep with their wool coats on still need to have their shelters checked. Any holes...