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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
End of Maple Season
Baer Bros. Maple Camp - Mar 09, 2012 - By Mike L
Looks like the end of maple season is upon us in Somerset county. We have had a better year than most producers around the state that I talk with. This weekends cold nites should give us one more run of maple sap.. Looks like the high temps...
trying to finish up some projects
Home Farm Herbery - Mar 09, 2012 - By Arlene
3/7/12 It was a beautiful day today at Home Farm, but very windy. Carl and I worked on the new beds he is building.We got the weed bedding down dispite the wind and two sections of wood placed on each bed. Rain is predicted for all day...
JAH'S CREATION Organic Farm and CSA
JAH'S CREATION Organic Farm - Mar 09, 2012 - By Matthew
Our crops are being planted every day. We have 1.5 acres transplanted already and are preppeing more land tomorrow. Our 2012 crops are starting out nice and early!
Fiber Processing Mill ready to make rovings, batts...
Natural Fiber Works of Knox Farms - Mar 08, 2012 - By Janet_4
We can process YOUR fiber into the product you desire. We can take wool, alpaca, mohair and process it into rovings, batts, yarn or felt. Please contact us today! Janet Knox Natural Fiber Works (734) 476-9571
Spring is in the Air
Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb - Mar 08, 2012 - By Anne
Winter lambing just finished here at Kyle Farms and it was a great season! The ewe flock stayed out on pasture all winter, and barely had to deal with any snow! During regular winters we bring hay and grain (if needed) to the ewes daily starting in...
Spring Update March 8, 2012
Walkers Fresh Veggies - Mar 08, 2012 - By Mark & Carolyn
Walkers Fresh Veggies CSA Update We have the first greenhouse filled. Seeded 2000 cabbages, 3000 Broccoli, 2000 Early Girl Tomatoes, 1000 Sunbrite tomatoes, 250 Solar Fire Tomatoes, and around 1000 Basil. The cabbage and broccoli are all up, and the basil...
Emu Oil Popular in Cosmetic Applications
4 D Acres - Mar 08, 2012 - By Mike_6
Consumers are becoming super savvy when it comes to their cosmetic use. They want to know that their products are safe, effective and not full of fillers. More and more cosmetics products are being made with all-natural products, including emu oil. A double...
Back problems, not fun, but........
Tangle Tree Ranch - Mar 08, 2012 - By Marte Holen
I could not stand straight this morning, so to my friend the chiropractor I went. Now life is good, 2 rooms somewhat cleaned, a puppy might be sold, 2 children in bed, and it is not 9pm, yet. Life is good, most days, you just have to look around for the...
Still a couple openings in Mar 11 Canning Boot Cam...
The Jam and Jelly Lady - Mar 07, 2012 - By Sonya
The next Canning Boot Camp is Sunday, April 21st, 10-4, in our FDA/ODA inspected cannery, in Lebanon, Ohio. This hands-on class is geared for people who've never canned; for canners who are unsure of their techniques; for foodies who want to bring...
We Were Expecting Rain
L'Ecuyer Gardens - Mar 07, 2012 - By Twilya
We thought it was going to rain… … but it did not.Today is windy but still dry and at this point it is likely our chance for rain has passed.Because we thought it was going to rain we busied ourselves with a few early plantings.Yesterday was dedicated to...