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How to Boost Your Child's Immunity - Go to the...

Spring Hill Farms   -   May 08, 2012 - By David_8

My children are almost never sick. They usually end up at the Doctor's office because they hurt themselves doing something they probably shouldn't have been doing. My wife and I have taught them the value of cleanliness and good personal hygiene but...

Young'uns

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   May 07, 2012 - By Teresa_2

In the past five days, our farm family has grown by as many members. On Thursday evening our heifer Alice had her first calf, a little bull.  Alice had some trouble "letting down" her milk -- although her udder was full, the little guy...

Wow....It's Hot

The Artistic Farmer   -   May 07, 2012 - By Petra

Oh my.....the heat is already creeping in here in Central Texas and everyone is waiting for the rain that has been passing us by so far. It is 87 degrees here today and very humid which makes it very uncomfortable to do anything outside. I started cooling...

Being a Teamster

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   May 07, 2012 - By Emily

 When you hear the word teamster, what springs to mind?  Unions?  Jimmy Hoffa?  Big 18-wheeler trucks hauling freight down the interstate?  (And yes, I am going somewhere farm-related with this...) Originally, a teamster was one who...

PERFECT weather for market this week 5/10

Farmers' Market at Sweet Apple Village   -   May 07, 2012 - By Joanne

Weather this week 5/10 is high of 75 with NO RAIN! Plus check out our new vendors: Mama Bakes, Southern Growers, Mo' Mint, Jalopy Jellies

Moving the blog

Wild Goose Farm LLC   -   May 07, 2012 - By Meg

In order to simplify life I've moved my blogging to another site. You can find out what's going on at Wild Goose Farm by following the link below to a new blog site. You'll be able to see pictures and read the CSA newsletters as well. Thanks for...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market Opens The Tuesday Ma...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 07, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

  ~*~*~ BREAKING NEWS ~*~*~ The Tuesday market is now open! That's right, tomorrow will be the first Tuesday market and you'll find some great spring goodness! Look for Jane, Judy and Vicky to bring... STRAWBERRIES ASPARAGUS...

The season has advanced. Warmer weather and some rain has combined for vigorous growth in many early crops. The fencing has been going up around the field at just the right time. What were cabbages and broccoli became leafless shoots as an herbivore, probably...

A Beautiful Sunday to All :)

The Artistic Farmer   -   May 06, 2012 - By Petra

Good Morning Everyone Wow, it is Sunday already. Time is just flying by. I did not get to see the bright moon last night since we had some serious cloud coverage and I was hoping and praying that the rain will find us here on the Ranch. When I walked out...

They Are Calling for Rain

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   May 06, 2012 - By Twilya

In the morning I am headed to the Old Cheney Road Farmers Market and they are calling for rain.It might rain all day and it might just rain for a little bit… 60%.If it rains it could be torrential downpours.It is moment s like these that can bedevil the...