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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
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...
SamM Salsa Poulet
Conroe Saturday AM market - Mar 07, 2012 - By Fred
Poulet The definition: Noun 1. poulet - the flesh of a chicken used for food. Breast of Chicken has been marinating in Balsamic vinegar and Diet Coke for a few days waiting for the evening when The wife and I will...
Birthing crates
Hog and Dogs Ranch / Produce - Mar 07, 2012 - By Brien and Debbie
I have a question? Why do most hog farmers push birthing crates on new breeders,I have never understood, we have raised hogs,swine,pigs,piglets for over 20 years never owned one never needed one. However I did by one a few months ago, for $50.00 from a very...
Education
Miolea Organic Farm - Mar 07, 2012 - By Brian_1
I gave a presentation to the Organic BMSB workgroup on how our growing year faired and what we did to rectify last year’s infestation. We improved marginally, however I look at improvement as a great step, no matter the measurement. ...
Snow man building.
Tangle Tree Ranch - Mar 07, 2012 - By Marte Holen
36F that is snowman building weather, So Bob took our oldest child out side, and they made 2 snow men. Both of the snow men are on cross country skies, like any good Norske would be in this beautiful weather. I am sick, it started with being nauseous, ...