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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Welcome to The Orange Shop's 75th Year!
The Orange Shop - Nov 28, 2011 - By Pete_1
The 2011-12 season marks The Orange Shop's 75th season of shipping premium quality Florida Citrus. We're coming off of a record-breaking season for us -- last year we shipped the most packages in our history -- and we're looking forward to...
Hay ~ It's What's For Dinner
Sweet Harmony Farm - Nov 27, 2011 - By Mona
When Dan or I bring down a bale of hay on the 2-wheeler, we usually hardly make it into the paddock past the gate and this happens: Hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving weekend!
Cranberry Relish goes with blue cheese
The Farm Report from Turkey Hill - Nov 27, 2011 - By Farmer Herman
12 oz organic cranberries 2 oranges or satsumas, seeded, not peeled sugar to taste(half cup?) a dash of cinnamon if you like. throw it all in the food processor and grind it up! ha! how easy was that!?! serve it on little baguette rounds with the...
Winter is here, and came with a bang!
Pine Needle Farm - Nov 27, 2011 - By Ann_2
Winter is here, and it sure came in fast! We got 16 inches of snow in about 12 hours. Spent two days digging out, then got 9 more inches! Thank heavens most of it melted this last week, down to 5 inches. Friday...
Only 10 Days Left! You Can Make a Difference!
Our City Farm - Nov 26, 2011 - By Jeri
In only 10 short days our Kickstarter campaign will come to an end. Will we reach our goal? Will we get funded? Will our dream of an urban farm happen as planned? I truly believe anything is possible. We have had amazing support from the community, from...
My most unique Thanksgiving
Conroe Saturday AM market - Nov 26, 2011 - By Fred
Two different Turkeys, Two different dressings, Two different versions of Deviled eggs, Three different ways to eat Pumpkin, Eight desserts, and one Bread Cornucopia. Heavenly salad,Cranberry relish, Mash Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Dinner rolls and my version...
Tire bales make great shelters!
At Home in Nature - Nov 25, 2011 - By Mary_5
We have built three new shelters in two days out of tire bales! Each tire bale weighs 2,000 pounds, meaning that it not only provides excellent heat absorption during the daytime (keeping animals warm at night), but also that it recycles that much...
Happy Thanksgiving from the Bluegrass Farmers'...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Nov 24, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving from our farms to your homes!
It is the Holliday SEASON !On Thanksgiving what pe...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Nov 23, 2011 - By Tony_1
I remember the first email INVITATION I received from local harvest about joining their BLOG family. They suggested I start a blog and may be talk about THANKS GIVING.Now after Three years of blogging I want to Give Thanks to Local Harvest Family for...
Le Menu (what's available to order?)
At Home in Nature - Nov 23, 2011 - By Mary_5
Hello from your favorite farm in Agate! This week we are building up pens out of tires that were donated. This recycling puts tons of waste to productive use, and is sanctioned and encouraged by the EPA. While we do use loose tires, we have just recieved...