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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Good Morning
The Artistic Farmer - Jun 06, 2012 - By Petra
It is time to sip my coffee and get started with my day. I finished shearing the 2 Angora Bucks ( Pan & Herne) yesterday and I am sure that both of them appreciate that very much. They where both extremely matted and I can imagine with this Texas heat,...
The Birds, Bees and Hazards of Wild Fruit
L'Ecuyer Gardens - Jun 06, 2012 - By Twilya
This morning started with a visit to the pea patch.The current rows are nearly finished.I sold most of what was picked today already and will hopefully have some for Sunday.I have two more rows that are just starting to flower and if everything works out, I...
Busy Spring
Fleecewood Farm - Jun 06, 2012 - By Susan
Well its that time of year again- LAMBING! We came home from a graduation reception at 10:30 pm to find that Nellie, one of our meat sheep had had quads! For you city slickers that is 4 lambs! and on her own! Then at midnight another ewe went into a...
new news about birthing crates
Hog and Dogs Ranch / Produce - Jun 06, 2012 - By Brien and Debbie
Kroger asks for 'accelerated' move to stall-free pork (6/4/2012) By Rod Smith The Kroger Co. announced this morning that it has started...
AGRICATION
Miolea Organic Farm - Jun 06, 2012 - By Brian_1
Agrication - [Ag-ri-kay-shun]; 1. Verb; The act of educating people about their food source and why the industrial food complex is doing the exact opposite. 2. Noun; One who takes a weeks vacation from their full...
Say No To GMO's
Freedom To Grow Our Own Food - Jun 05, 2012 - By Jason_2
Pepe makes a prediction: Your health will one day depend on how wealthy you are, since foods will contain more and more GMO. People who can't afford USDA Organic Foods will be at greater risk to the potential hazards posed by GMO'S. Farming...
Good Morning to another day of JOY :)
The Artistic Farmer - Jun 05, 2012 - By Petra
It is a cloudy day here in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and I hope that the rain will find us today. As I walked out to secure the front gate so the camelid girls can stroll around the property, which they enjoy greatly, I looked around in wonder and...
Honey-Nut Bars
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Jun 05, 2012 - By Betty_1
Servings: 24 bars Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 50 mins Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup raw honey * 1 teaspoon baking powder ...
Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 06-08-1...
Westminster Farmers' Market - Jun 05, 2012 - By Dean
School is out. Find fun and educational adventure at the Westminster Farmers’ Market. New in the market: beets, strawberries, summer squash, free-range pastured chicken, and cupcakes. School’s out and you may be looking for things to do with...
The Waiting Game & The Frustrations of Modern Tech...
L'Ecuyer Gardens - Jun 04, 2012 - By Twilya
I am frustrated this afternoon.I have found a handy and inexpensive way to create an online ordering system and the system does not like my name.I understand, but it is still my name.I have sent my questions and or comments and I am waiting.Frustrated!Technolo...