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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 ...

Apple Blossom Honey Poached Pears

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Mar 05, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1/2 stick unsalted butter 3 firm but ripe pears, peeled, halved lengthwise, cored 3 1/2 T raw apple blossom honey 4 oz. soft fresh sweet goat cheese or sheep’s milk ricotta* 3 T chopped almonds 1/4 t fine sea salt ...

3/4/12 a day at Home Farm Herbery

Home Farm Herbery   -   Mar 04, 2012 - By Arlene

3/4/12 It was very windy today and about 40 degrees even though the greenhouse was a balmy 72 degrees. Today I added 5’ x 3’ to the old Iris bed & I planted 25 Blazing Star Liatris. I also added 15 African Corn Lily bulbs to the enlarged area...

Tornado warnings all morning today

Home Farm Herbery   -   Mar 04, 2012 - By Arlene

2/29/12 Tornado warnings all morning today and big winds, rains, thunder and lightening until 2 pm. today. 3/1/12 Today was a lovely, but busy day in the mid fifties. Gloria came to clean today and before going over to George’s to do the same she...

We still keep busy at Home Farm Herbery

Home Farm Herbery   -   Mar 04, 2012 - By Arlene

I awoke at 4:40 am today and could not get back to sleep so I got a lot done around here before breakfast. Right after breakfast I headed out to the green house and filled up a whole table of seed container flats, put in the potting soil and then planted...