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Farm logo contest

Bindel Farms   -   Jun 14, 2012 - By Jason_3

We are having a contest for a new farm logo for our farm. This contest is open to everyone, especially graphic designers and artists.  The contest will be open until September 30, 2012. Logo must be no more than 3 colors.  If you have any...

Ingredients Makes 8 servings 2 eggs, slightly beaten 3/4  cup pure maple syrup 1/2  cup granulated sugar 1/2  cup packed brown sugar 1/2  cup half and half 1/2  cup butter, melted 1  teaspoon...

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Farm is progressing!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Jun 14, 2012 - By Rowena

While my head is not spinning I thought I would take a moment to sit down and update you to some changes.  Sales are climbing so we are only growing for the CSA at this time, and what a relief that is.  It was hard growing for the larger basket...

Welcome to South Florida Summer.Now start eating Tropical fruits high in Nutrition and Medicinal values. Mango is world wide known as the KING of Fruit Trees.It grows in the Tropics from S.Florida all the way to Africa,Carribean,South America and South East...

Summer might not officially be here but I can tell you that the Bluegrass Farmers' Market sure looks like it has arrived! Corn is in at the Richmond Rd. location! Add that to the tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, squash, zucchini, onions,...

The hot weather has arrived and that means cold foods seem to be on the menu more often. We both love salads in any size, shape or form. The base can be pasta, again in any size, shape or form. White rice, brown rice and even wild rice works too. Or just...

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What is Organic?

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Jun 13, 2012 - By Brian_1

We are often asked to explain the difference between organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables.  It is hard to sum up, such that the person that inquired does not regret asking the question.  It is such a basic question...

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First Cutting

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jun 13, 2012 - By Emily

 A very important thing happened over the weekend...we put up our first cutting of hay! The weather was perfect for enough days for us to cut the entire upper hay field, as well as part of the field by the neighbor's woodline. Dan and the horses cut...

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New Roads Bring Change

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Jun 13, 2012 - By Twilya

Today is Wednesday and I will be headed to Manhattan to deliver to my drop customers, including People’s Grocery.I will also hang around at Peoples for the farmers market from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.With me I will have an abundance of summer squash, zucchini,...

We have been busy here developing new products. One is a Home Farm Herbery Bridal Shower Gift Bag which Contains: Betty Crocker Kitchen Cutting Board, salad tongs, pastry brush, double rubber bowl spatula, set of measuring cups with spoons, peeler, set of 4...

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