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Holiday Sweets Menu

Renaissance Farm   -   Nov 16, 2011 - By Linda_2

Holiday Sweets Menu Hello! We had the opportunity to meet with Ami today from the Foothills Delery.  Attached is the list of goodies Ami is offering through the Holidays.  This list will remain the same for the next weeks, and will be...

19 tons of hay per acre

At Home in Nature   -   Nov 16, 2011 - By Mary_5

Alternative crops are sometimes better.  Who would turn down 19 tons of hay per acre, if it were more nutritious than grass, 10% protein, and required almost no care except harvest?  Think cottonwoods.  They even have high palatability. 

Need a free dam or windbreak?

At Home in Nature   -   Nov 16, 2011 - By Mary_5

As a non-profit, we are happy to help anyone (anywhere in the US or world) who wants to bring their dry, seasonal or active creeks to greater fertility!  Dams and windbreaks are inexpensive to construct, and the extra water can allow for tremendous...

Turkey Pick-Up/Shipping

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Nov 16, 2011 - By Poly

Turkey pick up on Sunday, Nov. 20th & Tuesday, Nov. 22nd. Turkeys will be shipped-out Monday Nov. 21st and expected to arrive on or before Wednesday Nov. 23rd. Butchering your own? Be here early (9-10am)on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd. Bring a cooler w/Ice. Call...

WINTER!!!!!!

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Nov 16, 2011 - By Marte Holen

Yes, we got snow and wind. Not funny, when I looked at the forecast last night, no mentioning of THIS. So Bob had to find a horse trailer, and get sheep and goats home. Poor goats, this weather is not for them, so I am glad they are home. I have been...

New Beginnings

SlowMoneyFarm   -   Nov 15, 2011 - By Jan

It's been a busy year with a bigger one ahead! We're working on expanding to our target area in Kentucky! We're actively putting together a meat co-op and some other ideas - see our website and contact us! We may deliver to Nashville TN and...

Apple Tasting at the Market

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Nov 15, 2011 - By WFM

Williamsburg Farmers Market 402 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square Saturday, November 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Stock up for Thanksgiving this Saturday at the Williamsburg Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  There will be...

Loris Sofia Gregory, Healthy Kitchen Coach Written for “Healthy Updates from Valley Natural Foods” 13750 County Road 11, Burnsville, MN 55337 November 2, 2011 Mushrooms are easy to overlook in our nutrient-rich rainbow of fruits and vegetables....

Happy America Recycles Day!

At Home in Nature   -   Nov 15, 2011 - By Mary_5

Today is America Recycles Day!  How are you celebrating?  http://americarecyclesday.org/ Here's the official presidential proclamation! Presidential Proclamation--America Recycles Day AMERICA RECYCLES DAY, 2010 BY THE...

November Roses. And Tasty Treats.

Growing Days   -   Nov 15, 2011 - By Julie_1

Next year, during the oppressive heat and humidity that epitomizes South Carolina's summer, I need to remember this week. This is why I love South Carolina. Gorgeous foliage... ...while...