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2012---New Beginings

Funky Little Farm   -   Mar 13, 2012 - By Barbara_5

Hello, I am over-joyed by your interest in Funky LIttle Farm. I have to say that I am happy to see 2011 is over. I ended the year with a triple bypass, three additional stints and 24 mini-strokes. I am determined to continue growing fruits, veggies, herbs,...

Market at Sweet Apple Village starts this Thursday...

Farmers' Market at Sweet Apple Village   -   Mar 13, 2012 - By Joanne

The Farmers Market at Sweet Apple Village starts this Thursday 3/15/12 from 3pm-dusk. Our amazing vendors offer bread, cheese, fresh produce, honey, olive oils, jellies and more.  Don't miss it each week for the freshest items in our area! 

Moving Forward

Big Holler Farm   -   Mar 13, 2012 - By Kathie

Well lets see, there's a lot to tell.  We learned today that we were approved for the High Tunnel Greenhouse through the NRCS.  Hoping to have it up this spring.  We began planting our gardens this weekend.  We put Onions, Cabbage,...

Snow is gone.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Mar 12, 2012 - By Marte Holen

We got spring, and the snow is gone, all gone. So now we must hope for a fast dry up, so the sloppy yard dries fast. I have been stucked in the mud, so I hope to avoid that.

Pink Slimey Ground Beef: No Thank You

Spring Hill Farms   -   Mar 12, 2012 - By David_8

No Pink Slime Here The mantra of the big food and agriculture companies is how can we produce more for less? The bottom line with pink slime in ground beef is dollars. Not quality, not health, dollars. This is a prime example of where we are...

Pine Island Florida Mangos

Mangos In Paradise, LLC   -   Mar 11, 2012 - By Libby

Florida mangos !    I am happy to report that this upcoming season of Florida mangos is looking great. The trees are flowering and the weather has been terrific here on Pine Island for a great harvest.  The Florida mangos are really...

This week was a whirlwind... or was it a roller co...

Four Country Gals   -   Mar 11, 2012 - By Shari_1

The week began with lambs on the ground. The bad news is that after nearly round-the-clock efforts, we lost both twins. Mama ewe (named Charcoal) never dropped her milk, even though her bag was about to burst. First thing Monday, Bev and Cindy had to take...

Spring 2012

PEAS Farm   -   Mar 11, 2012 - By Pat & Elvis

Welcome to our farm blog. We are hoping to update this blog regularly with farm news, pictures and recipes. Today we have a lot of rain. Which means we have a day off. HAHA. We are farmers. There is no such thing. Today we will finish our plan for the spring...

Chef Michael Fleshner's Son Blogs about his di...

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Mar 11, 2012 - By Fred

Aaron’s Lazy Saturday Alfredo Tuna Casserole Dinner Hello readers, today since I have done absolutely nothing but play games on my tablet and lay around the house. I'm going to write a post about the dinner I created for myself out of the food that was...

What IS That Sound??

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Mar 11, 2012 - By Emily

This time of year, a strange sound comes from my large kitchen pantry.  A beep...beep...beep...beep sound.  One that always seems to make friends and family look around as if there is either something on fire or about to blow up.  But for me,...