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December 2011 End of Season Newsletter

Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Dec 05, 2011 - By Mark & Carolyn

Hi Everyone! We would like to tell you how much we appreciate your support this season.  Community Supported Agriculture has become our most important activity in farming. CSA membership distribution consumed well over 2/3 of all the produce we grew...

Vampires and Bottle Calves

At Home in Nature   -   Dec 05, 2011 - By Mary_5

Are there vampires?  Some people will say so, especially after seeing some movies.  We have a vampire kept here at the farm.  We keep him locked away from the other animals for their safety.  We urge caution when dealing with him: eat a...

Le Menu! (what's available this week?)

At Home in Nature   -   Dec 04, 2011 - By Mary_5

Hello from your favorite farm in Agate! These last two weeks were sure cold!  The spinaches beginning to take hold of our cold frames are slowing down noticeably, and all the animals are becoming homebodies.  This means extra work for us, as we...

Oh Goodie! New Herbal Additions

Morgan Botanicals   -   Dec 04, 2011 - By Jessica_7

I'm thrilled to finally be adding some new herbals to the website that I spent all Spring, Summer and Fall growing, loving, tickling, singing too, harvesting and now are ready to be shared!  Even though I had to leave behind my ever so loved food...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market General Meeting Sche...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Dec 03, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

I have to say that the one really great part of being a member of the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is the fact that members actually have a say in what happens at the market. We have an annual meeting where members can voice their opinions, discuss matters at...

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Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Dec 03, 2011 - By Poly

Sustainable produce, fruits, greens, veggies, meat, friends & family. Certified Organic, Bio-dynamic/Demeter certified... Available from our very own Farm Members, Artisans, Executive Chef, Horticulturalists and Bio-dynamic, Organic Growers &...

Wow, what a beginning of a holiday season!!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Dec 03, 2011 - By Rowena

Wow, what a season.  We doubled turkey sales and still have a few turkeys left for Christmas, and Moonstruck Salad Mix is coming in and we have yellow  zucchini!!!  Yes, zucchini and I even gave away a few jalapenos to my loyal...

Those in prison: a prayer for the immigrant

At Home in Nature   -   Dec 03, 2011 - By Mary_5

Let us tonight remember those in prison, both those who suffer for their crime, and those who are wrongty held to account for the crimes of others, or for those crimes which they had long ago suffered and atoned for.  Let us remember those in prison whose...

Bliss. (With a side of sugar.)

Growing Days   -   Dec 02, 2011 - By Julie_1

You know how it is. It's December. Gifts to buy, last minute sparkly white shirts to locate for fifth grade orchestra concerts. Add in the merry making, enforced holiday cheer, Martha Stewart wannabe crafts (which always are a fail in our house), then...

Another Atrazine Moment Brought to You by the IFC

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Dec 01, 2011 - By Brian_1

The industrial food complex (IFC) is faced with another study showing the ills of atrazine on the human body, specifically the female anatomy.  There seems to be more evidence showing reduced levels of estrogen and other abnormalities.  I...