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Opening up of the season

Spinella Farm   -   May 21, 2012 - By Edward_1

We got off to a good start. It was not as busy at the Moorestown Farmers Market as in years past. I attribute this to the economy and the novelty of farmers markets plus a proliferation of other markets in the area. We have established a clientele at...

Getting ready for Canning Boot Camp in June

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 21, 2012 - By Sonya

It's canning season - and perhaps a little early! I've already been canning Ohio strawberries for three weeks -what the heck? It's so unusual to have these delicious, ruby-red berries in my cooler so early in the year, but you know the saying: make...

Thanksgiving Turkey deadline!

Moonstruck Farms   -   May 21, 2012 - By Rowena

As I sit in the kitchen hiding from the heat believe it or not I am thinking about Thanksgiving.  I know I have to have my final order in by June 18th.  Please let me know if you do need a Thanksgiving turkey I am only ordering 20% over the total...

Buckwheat Honey T-Shirt Giveaway 1

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   May 20, 2012 - By Betty_1

As a way to increase our brand awareness, we would like to announce Buckwheat Honey T-Shirt Giveaway 1. Custom t-shirts are one of the most inexpensive yet cost effective marketing tools available. One of the advantages they have over other promotional...

The Lost Tooth and Fresh Produce

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   May 20, 2012 - By Twilya

So my Livie lost her tooth and now we must all wait to see if the Toothy Fairy lives up to her promise.Tomorrow she goes for kindergarten round-up.It does not seem possible that my baby will start school this fall.Her birthday is just eight short days past the...

I eased the radish out of the ground and snapped the top off. Gave it a quick rinse and did the final evaluation....Yes!!! It had crunch, wonderful flavor and no unpleasant after taste. I have grown radishes like this for years on all the farms I've...

Late Nights & Early Mornings

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   May 20, 2012 - By Twilya

So we enjoyed our first tomato of the season today.Yes it is May… the same weather that is causing problems with my strawberries is ideal for tomatoes. Due to the heat, I will not have any strawberries for sale this week and I fear they are going to be slow to...

Vinegar or Mayonnaise based Slaw, VOTE HERE

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   May 20, 2012 - By Fred

Cole Slaw can be Vinegar based or Mayonnaise based. In the fridge tonight is a vinegar based slaw that will be served tomorrow during Family group Sunday night. Whether it leaves my kitchen as is, or Mayonnaised is yet to be determined. My Wife and I first...

One Weekly Local Meal This Month

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   May 19, 2012 - By Dean

Westminste r Farmers' Market and your own kitchen Make a commitment to your health and to our local economy by preparing one local meal each week. Shop our local farmers' markets, farms, grocery stores and your own garden to procure ingredients to...

Farmers Market Does Not mean Local or Organic

Spring Hill Farms   -   May 19, 2012 - By David_8

Farmers Markets are increasingly offering products that are not locally grown. I am seeing more and more produce that is the exact same stuff you can buy at your local grocery store. I don't offer my products at farmers markets but I do make my rounds to...