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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
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...
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...
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.
Home Farm Herbery - Jun 13, 2012 - By Arlene
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...
Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 06-15-1...
Westminster Farmers' Market - Jun 13, 2012 - By Dean
Father’s Day at the Westminster Farmers’ Market Now Father’s Day is coming quickly and Westminster Farmers’ Market has locally made crafts that will make your shopping easy – and infinitely more enjoyable. You will find fine, hand-made sports...
Ethical Farming and other" Eye Opening Resear...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jun 12, 2012 - By Tony_1
Have you ever wondered where the word ETHICS come from? Wonder no more. Here is what Wikipedia defines refering to the Scientific codes of Ethics: Qoute:" Many organizations and professions have come up with their own "universal code of...
Viva la turkey egg!
Rise&Shine Urban Farm - Jun 12, 2012 - By Susan_4
The hens are laying in full force now, with an average of a dozen a day being collected. I am a big fan of egg salad in the summer, which takes alot of eggs. Into your mayo base, next time, mix a little wasabi. The "extra...
Early Summer
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm - Jun 12, 2012 - By Teresa_2
I'd better start this post with a little prayer of thanks for the 1.5 inches of rain we got Sunday night. This was the driest its ever been at planting time, and we desperately needed a rain to wet the soil so the pumpkin seeds could germinate. ...
Tuesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Jun 12, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud
It looks like the Tuesday market, at our Richmond Rd. location, will have plenty of farm fresh goodness! Botanica will have beautiful hanging baskets, herb plants and container gardens for those who live in an apartment but want some color! ...
Honey Roasted Nuts
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Jun 12, 2012 - By Betty_1
Makes 3 cups 3 cups nuts 1/2 cup honey * 2 Tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Combine all ingredients; mix well. Roast in a hot oven about 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until nuts...