The Blog Barn

I stepped into the local Ag retail store and saw a face on the cover of the promo magazine on display that I recognized. I was on an errand for dog food, motor oil,...and at first I just smiled but as the contradiction sunk in I laughed. Let me explain! The...

It is Now September

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Sep 01, 2012 - By Twilya

The weeks are rolling by and our summer is nearly over.This week Livie came home from school each day excited but tired.Autie waited eagerly each day for her big sister and best friend to come play with her.Autie finally asked if she could start school...

Ground Cherries

Wild Things Farm   -   Aug 31, 2012 - By Terry_5

Each year several new crops are trialed on the farm and this year one of those crops was ground cherries, aka cape gooseberries or poha.  I'm assuming the poha name is native American in origin. The CSA members have gotten a small helping in their...

Grid beam

Belanger Farms   -   Aug 31, 2012 - By Richard_1

You can find more about grid beam at http://www.gridbeamers.com/ . I have a plant in my garden that's just getting HUGE. I'm not sure yet what it is: a melon or pumpin. It's sending out branches all over the place. It seems like every day that I...

Load of Cherry Tomatoes

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Aug 31, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, This week you can look forward to a quart of Sungold cherry tomatoes!They are great as a snack or slice them in half and add to your favorite pasta or pizza.It is like adding a tablespoon of sugar!This week in your bag you will find… ...

Glossary part 4

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Aug 30, 2012 - By Elaynn

This is part 4 and the last of the GLOSSARY that I had started earlier.I do hope that you enjoy this as much as I do! For those who have shown interest in reading all 4 parts of my GLOSSARY,Thanks, very much! GLOSSARYPART 4Jthrough...

Labor Day Weekend at the Bluegrass Farmers' Ma...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 30, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

This is a special weekend, it's Labor Day! The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882. It was a day to pay tribute to the creators of our nations strength, freedom and leadership...the American worker! I can't think of a better American...

Goat Cheese Tempura with Honey Dipping Sauces

What's the Buzz?   -   Aug 30, 2012 - By Marcie

After intense deliberation, the National Honey Board (NHB) named Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Hyde Park student, Perry Xu Cao, the Grand Prize winner of the inaugural “Sweet 16 Honey Recipe Challenge.”  Cao was awarded the $5,000 Grand Prize...

The Art of Substitution

Millican Pecan Company   -   Aug 30, 2012 - By Kristen_1

We live rather far from town. In fact, what my girlfriends consider “in the sticks”. We moved here as soon as we got married, which has almost been ten years ago. As a result, I have learned the art of substitution in my cooking endeavors. What I mean is that...

(Almost) An Old-Fashioned Barn Raising

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Aug 30, 2012 - By Emily

Dan has had a few rare days off of work lately, as his brother Matt (and the other half of the construction company) is out of town visiting his folks. With some time to spend here on the farm, Dan has put some thought into what he'd like to accomplish...