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The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Sep 11, 2012 - By Jean_2

Heirloom Tomatoes... basil, garlic... oh my!  Summer goodness just keeps flowing into our kitchens from the gardens.  We are busy starting to put our food up for the coming cold months and how wonderful it is to watch those can shelves fill up with...

Once Upon a Time, There Was an Emu Farmer, Part 3

4 D Acres   -   Sep 11, 2012 - By Mike_6

As mentioned in the prior post, the emu products became a central part of the operation, and emu oil is certainly not least among them. Mike says regarding the emu oil, that one thing that really piqued his interest the oil was originally used by the...

Once Upon A Time, There Was an Emu Farmer, Part 2

4 D Acres   -   Sep 11, 2012 - By Mike_6

The 4 D Acres emu operation started with eight chicks in 1996, and shortly thereafter 2 breeder pair for egg laying. The bird business was off to a start, however rough, the breeder pair was not productive, so… as in any sustainable operation, they were...

Once upon a time, there was an Emu Farmer - Part 1

4 D Acres   -   Sep 11, 2012 - By Mike_6

Largely influenced by visits to Grandpa’s farm as a young boy, Mike Martin would eventually work the holidays and summers of his teenage years on that same farm with his uncle putting in long hours for low pay, and “loved it!” “I was totally immersed into it.”...

For Ultra Pain Relief

4 D Acres   -   Sep 11, 2012 - By Mike_6

Let’s face it, when you’re in pain, you want to know you can find a way to ease your suffering. Chronic pain is the root of many lost hours of professional productivity and personal pleasure. At 4 D Acres we want to assist you with your pain relief needs. ...

Donkey on Duty

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Sep 10, 2012 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

Living in the Northwoods within the boundaries of the Chequamegon National Forest offers glimpses of a plethora of wild fauna.  From the elegant sandhill cranes that nest in our fields to the portly beaver trying to dam up the creek, from the tiniest...

3 inch cuke

Belanger Farms   -   Sep 10, 2012 - By Richard_1

Here's a 3 inch cucumber from my garden <img src="/blog/47123/resource/3-inch-cuke.jpg" />

7 inch pumpkin

Belanger Farms   -   Sep 10, 2012 - By Richard_1

Here's a 7 inch pumpkin from my garden.

Pineapple Orange Honey Smoothie

What's the Buzz?   -   Sep 10, 2012 - By Marcie

If your family is anything life ours, the next few months will be a whirlwind.  Now that school is back in session, it’s important to have some tasty and quick snack ideas that can be your go-to recipes when you and your family are on the run. That’s why...

fall crops are planted, lovely tomatoes, watermelo...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Sep 10, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we'll have tomatoes, sweet peppers, eggplant, kale and collards, watermelons, garlic, potatoes, onions, beans, summer squash, cukes, herbs, hot peppers, edamames, and a few cabbages.  Whew!  Lots of...