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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
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, ...
Farmers: Sell More Regardless of the Economy
Spring Hill Farms - Mar 06, 2012 - By David_8
A recession is a transference of wealth from the meek to the bold - Dan Kennedy I love Dan’s definition of a recession. While it seems hard to nail down the figure, the Fed says $878 billion dollars will circulate through the United States economy in...
CSA Finalized
Meadowview Farm & Natural Habitat Gardens, LLC - Mar 06, 2012 - By Lori_2
I have finally put to paper the CSA offering for the year. Since I specialize in heirlooms and they seem to get lost in the presentation by other vendors at farmers' markets I made the decision to venture into the world of CSA's. Since...
One of the World's most Destructive Do-Gooders...
Spring Hill Farms - Mar 06, 2012 - By David_8
Dr. Mercola has once again brought to light another controversial look at what is driving the "Gentically Modified Foods Can Save the World" agenda. My opinion is much like his in that the research I have looked at isn't based on sound science....
First lambs on the ground
Four Country Gals - Mar 05, 2012 - By Shari_1
The first ewes have presented us with a single boy and a pair of twins (boy and girl). I had to assist a little with the twins, as they were quite large and the second one was in a hurry. The head and one foot/leg was out, but stuck, so I gently pulled from...
Newly Posted Canning Classes
The Jam and Jelly Lady - Mar 05, 2012 - By Sonya
We have a new schedule of canning classes to announce. I'm going to also post these on Local Harvest as events, but for now will encourage interested folks to check out our website, www.jamandjellylady.com , for detailed descriptions of the...
Apple Upside Down Cake
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Mar 05, 2012 - By Betty_1
Ingredients: 3 T butter, melted plus 1/3 C room temperature separate ½ C maple syrup 1 T apple brandy 3 baking apples ¾ C sugar 2 eggs, seperated 1 ½ C flour 2 t baking powder ½ t cinnamon ¼ t salt 1 C milk ...