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Serenity Farms of Coshocton, Ohio

Serenity Farm   -   Apr 02, 2012 - By Shawn_1

At Serenity Farms, we strive to raise meat and eggs the old fashioned way. Our animals don't need medications, do well on pasture, and are raised humanely to the point that almost every animal on our property is used to the human touch. We aren't...

Congratulations Michele Pineda, you are the winner of Fleece Blanket Giveaway 1 !!!   We’ve sent you an email and look forward to your reply. To all you other Local Harvest followers; don’t bum out ‘cuz there’s plenty more Fleece Blanket Giveaways...

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And the Season Begins...

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Apr 02, 2012 - By Rebekah

Suddenly the weather feels like spring again – real spring, where it is cold and if you stand out of the wind in the sun you can glimpse summer in the distance. I have planted some spring peas and early carrots. The plants in the greenhouse are growing,...

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Is it spring or summer?

Callister Family Farm   -   Apr 02, 2012 - By Lori_5

Hello from this wind swept farm in southern Minnesota! I'm not sure what happened to spring - did it really only last for a couple of days? The asparagus is up. I can't remember picking it fresh for our Easter dinner any time in previous years....

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Spring

Foss Road Beef LLC   -   Apr 02, 2012 - By Bob & Charlotte

SPRING!!! My favorite season. A little late this year but hopeful. A time of lush grass and baby calves. They are so cute.

Hi all fans of our great Berkshire pork - this new Michigan DNR Order will affect all producers of "pastured pigs" - please read/watch this, and send an email to our Governor, the only one who can repeal this piece of bureaucratic nonsense, and...

"He who plants a garden plants happiness." Old Chinese proverb. Who doesn't love to get flowers, a special card or a 'just because' gift?  I know it always brings a smile to my face, that's for sure.  Here are a few novel...

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It's April already

Jake's Farm   -   Apr 02, 2012 - By Chris_6

Csa spots are filling up quickly, strawberries are coming on three to four weeks early as is the season. It's stressful enough being a farmer, but when spring happens fast like this year the chances of having a schedule are slim to none. We are doing all...

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Chicks are hatching!

Borrowed Thyme Farm   -   Apr 02, 2012 - By Michael & Denise

We have hatching eggs, chicks and ducklings available from our various breeds. Call for breed availablity.

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Systems make the farm go 'round

Four Country Gals   -   Apr 01, 2012 - By Shari_1

Systems are what allow us four gals to work our little farm. Here's why they are so important. Bev is a double cancer survivor and  doesn't always have the most get up and go. Cindy is disabled with stenosis of the  back. I've had...

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