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Lamb!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Feb 08, 2012 - By Rowena

Moonstruck Farms CSA would like to welcome the Siebert Lamb Farm to our multi-farm CSA.  The Sieberts have been in the lamb business for over 30 years, and raise Heritage Southdown and Hampshire/Suffolk crosses.  They are grass and grain fed,...

Marketing 101 or Think before you speak

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Brian_1

I was fired recently as the official spokesperson for the farm.  Seems that the last interview I did turned out to be perceived as negative.  Now I have heard that publicity, good or bad, is still publicity and perception is in the eye of the...

Straight to Your Table: Grown by Veteran Farmers

Farmer Veteran Coalition   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Emily_3

America’s agricultural industry is witnessing a shift towards local and sustainable production and away from processing and mass production. WWII was the beginning of America’s big industrial farms, yet they were met with resistance from those who valued...

Is it winter yet?

Sunrise Farm   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Jetboy

Wow! This month we've seen 50 plus degree days! Makes me wonder what the bug situation will be come this spring. Like a lot of you growers, I've already gotten more than 20 seed catalogs and my seeds are arriving daily. I'm excited about the...

Changes, Big Changes

Cowmomma's Cupboard   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Cowmomma

Finally, I find myself ready to tackle trying to get our status updated on all the web sites having to do with the ranch.  Regretfully, the 4B is no more.  Dan and I have moved, and are now living in Florida, in town.  All our lovely critters...

Monthly Specials

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Poly

Monthly Specials have been listed for members-only! www.rainbowranchfarms.com

Planting Season is almost here!

Rocking A Sustainable Farm   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Harlan and Lori

   The 2012 planting season is upon us! We are planning to offer 25 CSA memberships this summer for Washington and Baldwin County residents. I am pleased that my teenage son is willing to be my partner this year, as doing this alone caused extreme...

Maple Barbecue Pork Burgers

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 1 lb hot pork sausage 1 C bell pepper, diced 1 1/3 C barbecue sauce 3 T apple cider vinegar 3 T maple syrup Directions: Combine sausage and pepper. Form into 4 patties, ½ inch thick In non-reactive bowl whisk...

I Heart Emu Oil

4 D Acres   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Mike_6

February is American Heart Month, and not in the Valentine’s Day sense. Certainly it capitalizes on the festivities surrounding cupid’s designated day, but organizations like the American Heart Association and the CDC want to remind us that heart disease...

Love Is In the Air!

Meadow Valley CSA   -   Feb 07, 2012 - By Lyndy

Personally, there is just something in the air that comes about when Valentine's Day comes around. Of course, every day is a day to do things in the garden and things to take care of in the farm, but just something infectious about the holidays floats...