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Fall is in the Air!

KaPa De'Le Farm   -   Sep 18, 2012 - By Karen_4

I love this time of year!  We need the air conditioner in the afternoon and the heater in the morning!  This year, John and I have built a cold frame and I'm going to see how long I can extend my growing season.   Our broilers are getting...

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one Raw Blueberry Blossom Honey Tote Bag with each order of any of their varieties of honey from 9/12/12 thru 9/19/12. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family...

Greetings shareholders, This week, we have potatoes, onions, garlic, beans, sweet peppers, tomatoes, kale and collards, herbs, chili peppers, summer squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe.  I think I'll also be able to find some cucumbers, swiss...

Writing a Farm Memoir

Smith Meadows Farm Blog   -   Sep 17, 2012 - By Forrest

A glimpse into the writing and publishing process: http://smithmeadows.com/farm/a-glimpse-into-writing-a-farm-memoir/  

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Barn Quilts

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Sep 16, 2012 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

You may have seen them in Iowa.  You may have seen them out on the prairie.  And if you make it down to the farm, you’ll see them right here in Sawyer County!  These precision-painted pieces adorning agricultural structures are known as “barn...

Southwest Michigan Harvest Fest

Agropraxis Farm   -   Sep 16, 2012 - By Farmer Pete

It's here...today! Hooray! http://www.fairfoodmatters.org/harvestfest/  What a thrill to be part of this wonderful SW Michigan event. It's at Tiller's International main grounds. Just a spit from the fields we grow on at Tiller's. So...

Coming soon I will be listing the chores for the fall clean up and planting for the Southwest, in particular the High Desert area of Southern California.  So check back.

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one Maple Syrup Tote Bag with each order of maple syrup from 9/10/12 thru 09/17/12. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family owned farms and other local food...

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How to Prepare EggPlants©

Home Farm Herbery   -   Sep 15, 2012 - By Arlene

Recently three of our local farmers have brought Kentucky Proud eggplant to the Hart County Farmers Market to sell. These wre all locally grown, beautiful purple skinned vegetables with green stems and they catch everyone’s eye. However, none of the...

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one  Raw Buckwheat Honey Tote Bag with each order of any of their varieties of honey from 9/10/12 thru 9/17/12. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family...

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