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cooler week ahead. YEAH!!!

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Jul 09, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we have new potatoes, lovely white onions, garlic, wonderful summer squash, cabbage. kale and collards, and the last lettuce until October.  We also might be able to get some combination of swiss chard, broccoli,...

Our oldest child is working at a local farmstand for the summer. The farmstand offers a great variety of local in season produce, bakery items and much more in a friendly and unique setting. I spent time working there for parts of 3 seasons.Having a child...

The Wee Hours Update

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Jul 08, 2012 - By Twilya

It is already 1:00 a.m. and I have to get up extra early in the morning so this will be short and sweet.Tonight was our last t-ball game of the year.We did not win, but we worked pretty well as a team throughout the game.My Livie will miss her favorite part...

From Summer Gardens To Winter Tables~

Sage Hill Farms   -   Jul 08, 2012 - By Bea

Now that our gardens are in full swing, over abundant in produce and demanding attention every day to keep it that way....what can we do with all the fruits of our labor.....allowing it to waste away is not an option at Sage Hill...so, the work and...

Chocolate Honey Loaf

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jul 07, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients         1 1/2 cups flour, less 1 tbsp         3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder         1 teaspoon baking powder ...

Visited a few farms in the area to see how others...

Stevens Family Farm   -   Jul 07, 2012 - By Carol_4

I have visited three small farms in our area and made the following observations. Farm One - raises lot poultry around the farm house, and I saw very few grasshoppers, but it was hard to walk around with all of the chickens and ducks about - we are talking...

In the Good Ole Summertime

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Jul 06, 2012 - By Mona

Ahhhh........ summertime.........The grass is green as are the leaves.The days are long, hot, and sticky followed by a hopefully cooler night.Thunderstorms pop up occasionally to water the earth and cool the air.The garden is sprouting with green beans and...

Farm Pick-Up, BBQ, Luau, and Artisan CO-OP

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jul 06, 2012 - By Poly

Join Us for a Luau, BBQ, C.S.A. Farm Pick-Up, Artisan Market co-op, and A-La-Cart Meat & Eggs.  Sat. July 7 Rainbow Ranch Farms - BBQ, Luau, C.S.A. Farm Pick-Up, Artisan Market, and A-La-Cart Meat and Eggs! Members are welcome to bring a dish or...

Custom T-Shirt Giveaway 4

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

In our effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family owned farms and other local food sources; we asked our friends at Crooked Brook to sponsor Custom T-Shirt Giveaway 4 with the image of the winner’s logo printed on the...

CSA Week 6 July 6, 2012

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Jul 06, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, We are plugging through this hot weather with the pleasant thought that at least the tomato plants are happy!  Because of the excessive heat, be sure to try to pick up your bag as soon as possible after delivery to ensure that your...