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Goldenrod Honey Tote Giveaway

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Sep 08, 2012 - By Betty_1

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one Goldenrod Honey Tote Bag with each order of any of their varieties of honey from 9/8/12 thru 9/15/12. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family owned farms and...

Fall Musings

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Rebekah

Wow! it’s hard to believe its September already. Even though the temperature continues to be very "summer-y", in my mind September=fall. Luckily I am not the only one to feel such, the broccoli and storage cabbages have begun to arrive and I expect...

Why farmers and educated consumers alike are scratching their heads over the new report about organic food. http://smithmeadows.com/farm/will-the-media-ever-get-the-organic-food-movement/ 

Bluegrass Farmers' Market Saturday Goodness!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

The results are in and the Bluegrass Farmers' Market came in second place in the Commonwealth of Kentucky according to the America's Favorite Farmers Market contest. We were number one in the mid-size category! Heck, our little 100% homegrown/produced...

What does a Blacksmith do?

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Emily

After posting about our newest building, a blacksmith shop, I was suprised at the number of comments made to me about the new horse building.  In fact, our new shop really doesn't have anything to do with the horses, and I realized it was my fault for...

More on Organization: Weekly Schedule At A Glance,...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Everyone that knows me knows I love to create schedules, make lists and have multiple day planners & calenders.  I love everything about organization. Over the years I realized that I inherited this trait from my mother... who I may say has even the...

New arrivals

Belanger Farms   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Richard_1

Cucumber and pumpkin. I planted quite a few seeds of cucumber but beans pretty much took over the whole planting space. Except for a lone pumkin. And cucumbers. And sunflowers. And sweet potatoes. The pumpkin plant is getting huge. The planting space the...

Another Delicious Week

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, The tomatoes are sadly starting to slow down.Ah….. that’s life, season’s come and go.Vegetables get their time in the spotlight and then have to move over for other crops.This week our new potatoes make their debut, a tasty mix of red and blue...

Raw Apple Blossom Honey Tote Giveaway

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Sep 06, 2012 - By Betty_1

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one Raw Apple Blossom Honey Tote Bag with each order of any of their varieties of honey from 9/6/12 thru 9/13/12. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family owned...

Beauty Is As Beauty Does/ Cucumber Honey Eye Nouri...

What's the Buzz?   -   Sep 06, 2012 - By Marcie

We all know that honey is great to eat! It's also terrific for the skin. We thought we'd share some recipes to help you get started using honey in your beauty regimen!  Cucumber Honey Eye Nourisher Makes 4 treatments 1 Tbsp. aloe...