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The SIUC Civil Servic Council Education Assistance...
Wilsons Gourds - Apr 27, 2012 - By Karen and Paul
Wilsons Gourds, booth 502, invite the public to attend the SIUC Flea Market and Arts and Craft Show this Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the SIUC Arena Parking Lot off Route 51 in Carbondale, IL. This event is hosted by the Civil...
Honey Like No One Else is a site run by Eric who lives in Saline, Michigan and he hosting his first ever giveaway where you can enter to win a jar of Buckwheat Honey from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company . Here is a little info about Eric and why he...
Onother day, and another problem solved.
Tangle Tree Ranch - Apr 27, 2012 - By Marte Holen
I had cow and ponies out last night, not fun, since our neighbor likes to call the Sheriff when they are out. But I got most of them back in. Then once that was not in was Tinkerbell, Noel and #¤###the Jumper. Bob got ##¤#¤the Jumper in a barn, so she can no...
Warmest Spring In Memory
Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery - Apr 27, 2012 - By Larry
This was the warmest spring I can remember. It's like we jumped from February to June. We were fortunate that there was no last moment frost, so things are looking good going into summer. The vineyard is looking better for all the pruning,...
fallow the seasons
Richert/Phillips Farms - Apr 27, 2012 - By Michael_3
We checked the orchards in the area and most of the apples are damaged or gone from the frost. There is another frost coming tonight and it makes me think of all the people who, when the warm weather was here got excited about summer and believed...
Once in Florida:Eat like a LOCAL Floridian!!Fresh ...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Apr 26, 2012 - By Tony_1
Hippocretes , the Greek Father of medicine said: "Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food"! I have a neighbor who just came out of hospital and is now recovering after a Brain Surgery .The doctor diagnosed a possible...
Farmers and Consumers - Don't Wait Until You N...
Spring Hill Farms - Apr 26, 2012 - By David_8
Another story showing how oppressive local government is becoming to small farms. The worst time to buy insurance is after you need it. It's like closing the gate after the hogs are out. I taught personal finance for 15 plus years and my counsel...
What is new on the GMO label front and the "P...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Apr 26, 2012 - By Tony_1
Organic Consumers Association is the best source to track what is going on the Farm front like GMO label and Pink Slime ,etc,. Check this out: http://www.organicconsumers.org/bytes/ob326.htm There are petitions being circulated about...
The next generation of the Future Growers :Robot ...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Apr 26, 2012 - By Tony_1
Five years ago I met a young urban farmer who was also a computer geek , he told me that there will be a chance for Robotic Farmers in the near future. I laughed . I thought this is a science fiction joke.Well , until recently I...
Bluegrass Farmers' Market Week Three!
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Apr 26, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud
Geez, I hate to start out by saying that it might rain...again! So, I'll start by saying thank you so much to the folks who braved the rainy cold day last Saturday to visit the Bluegrass Farmers' Market. You have no idea how much it meant to us to see...