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Farm Pick-Up & AKBA Show & Conference

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Aug 22, 2012 - By Poly

We are currently preparing for on-farm, pick-up. On farm pick-up, is scheduled for Saturday, September 1st. Gates open at 10:00 A.M. & gates close at 12:00 P.M. Please remember to bring a copy of your subscription invoice, and if you need directions,...

Farmers Markets & Foodshed's, Succession Plant...

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Aug 22, 2012 - By Jean_2

What's a Foodshed you ask?  Most people who call themselves Localvore's, Foodies or the like will probably be familiar with this term, but for those of you who are not, here is a brief description and how you can make or find one!  *Though it...

Schedule of Events!

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Aug 22, 2012 - By Jean_2

Hello all! I just got done posting all the awesome events that we have planned for you this winter season at The Old Winery Market. Please take a minute to go through all our events and be sure to add them onto your calender. We will have monthly Cooking...

Population Explosion

KaPa De'Le Farm   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Karen_4

These Muscovy ducklings are enjoying some watermelon rind.  Anything to keep them out of my garden.  They've found some little holes and they are sneaking in and have pretty much destroyed by bell peppers, they eat the zucchini flowers and they...

Crafts in the market...

Nostalgic Necessities   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Julie_3

We had this discussion a year and a half ago when the local farmer's market was just going to showcase crafts on one Saturday a month. So my question was...Where do soaps fit in? I am using home grown herbs and flowers in the products. How about handspun...

When We Mead Again

What's the Buzz?   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Marcie

Once again I have an order for a bunch of honey from an aspiring mead-maker. The thought of mead always brings with it the image of medieval England, knights in shining armor, and large joints of meat. I'm not sure why! Mead is kind of a honey wine,...

The Market Is Getting Ready To Roll!

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Jean_2

Hello all! I am so excited about the new season that is about to start! Please check out all the new great vendors you have to look forward to this winter in the Vendor tab as well as the list of Events on the web site. We are bringing in many of the...

Counting Down...

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Teresa_2

When we get into the month of August we usually start our countdown.  How many days until opening day of the pumpkin patch season?  How long do we have to get everything on the "To Do" list finished?  There's a list on our...

Ever been inside a pig feeder?   http://smithmeadows.com/farm/dirty-pigs-clean-food/

2" rain. WOW!!!

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Aug 20, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we'll have German Butterball potatoes, onions, garlic, kale, eggplant, green beans, summer squash, tomatoes, sweet peppers, and basil, cilantro, and parsley. The German Butterballs are nice, versatile...