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Supplemental Food Programs

Osma Acres Farm   -   Mar 15, 2012 - By Billy

In 2011 we were authorized to accept the Senior Project Market Fresh Coupons from qualified senior citizens in Michigan. The authorization is valid for 3 years and renewable. The program provides coupons to needy Senior Citizens. In 2012 we have been...

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Are You A Locavore?

Abma's Farm   -   Mar 14, 2012 - By Abma's Farm

Food lovers across America have started a local food revolution. The "Locavore" movement has been embraced by millions from California to New York, with  more joining up every day .  So what is a "locavore" and how can you...

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InterKan Can!

4 D Acres   -   Mar 14, 2012 - By Mike_6

In another installment of Business Profiles, we would like to present InterKan. When it comes to website options, they are too numerous to count. Whether it is for hosting, design or simply maintenance, it is important that you can rely on your service...

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Summer in March???

Caprine Corner   -   Mar 14, 2012 - By Lisa_9

This is not Kansas????  The temp yesterday was in the 80's, today it is suppose to be upper 70's,(but the wind is really blowing ) what happened to our Spring??  But it sure beats the snow we could be having.  I have the greenhouse...

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CSA Sign Up 2012

M'Organic Meadows   -   Mar 14, 2012 - By Stephanie_3

M'Organic Meadows CSA Sign Up 2012 has begun! www.EatMIMeat.com

Dinner was again inspired from Italian sandwiches offered at work. Chicken Parm, Pizziola, and Meatball pepperoni. I started with fresh Chicken Breast baked in Balsamic vinegar for 20 min. 350 F. Cooked Rice was heated in vegetable water from the fridge. ...

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Strawberries Ready

PEAS Farm   -   Mar 14, 2012 - By Pat & Elvis

Today we spent most of the day weeding. We do have lots of strawberries ready to go, so we will start letting folks come out and pick this week. 

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California Small Farm Conference

Moonstruck Farms   -   Mar 14, 2012 - By Rowena

The California Small Farm Conference was fantastic as always.  It gives me time to rejuvenate, reflect and expand my knowledge!!  I took the Soils Farm Tour because it featured orchards!!  Yes we are adding 150 to 200 trees this year and I was...

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sapping has come to an end

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Mar 14, 2012 - By Michael_3

   Another season of sap collecting has come to an end rather quickly with this warm weather. But, that is alright because we can concentrate on other work. The greenhouse is going well the plants are doing good with the bright sun beaming down and...

A beautiful article I can across entitled "Plants to Look At in Lent" by Mary Ann Castronovo Fusco - I found it beautifully explained the flower and plant and was very symbolic to this time of year. Whether you are spiritual or not, it is a lovely...

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