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Early Autumn Snow

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Oct 28, 2011 - By Mona

Late yesterday afternoon, I thought that Mother Nature was playing a trick on us.  The cold rain that had been falling all day quickly turned to heavy, wet snowflakes.  Our beautiful maple trees, leaves still ablaze with autumn reds and oranges,...

Welcome

pecanshop.com   -   Oct 28, 2011 - By David_3

Please let us know how we can serve you with Texas native pecans.

Farm Fresh For Everyone

Our City Farm   -   Oct 28, 2011 - By Jeri

The USDA has a nice tool on their website for locating food deserts (www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert ). A food desert is an area that is populated by people however the is limited access to grocery stores or fresh foods. We chose land for our urban farm...

Last Bluegrass Farmers' Market Day Of 2011!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Oct 28, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

I really hate writing this blog entry...it's about our last market day of the 2011 season. That makes me sad. But, I have to admit that the Bluegrass Farmers' Market sure has a bunch to be proud of and excited about after this season. Just a few...

Getting Ready for Winter

Pine Needle Farm   -   Oct 27, 2011 - By Ann_2

Winter is coming, ready or not!  We've already had a brief dusting of snow.  I'm not ready yet!    Having help around here is a wonderful thing!  The goat pens are now cleaned, we are working on making some nice houses for...

Moving forward with a low fiber diet

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Oct 27, 2011 - By Fred

Today we graduated to her favorite. A large Baked Potato from Peas Farm. I prepared it for her last night. She was to exhausted to eat it. She had it for lunch this afternoon. The skin of the potato could not be eaten. Which she normally does not eat any way....

Looking Ahead - Making a difference

Merry Heart Farm   -   Oct 26, 2011 - By Jennifer_1

Many transplants have been set out and the plants have been sprayed with seaweed fertilizer. I sprayed extra calcium on the squash and cucumbers and the broccoli and other cole crops. They seem to have had a boost too with the drop in temperature, the broccoli...

September Strategizing and Cooler Days ahead

Merry Heart Farm   -   Oct 26, 2011 - By Jennifer_1

The chill in the air feels soooo good. It is energizing and refreshing. I am loving being able to work out side this time of year. An effort to protect the last corn for the season has been accomplished. Oil with Bt was applied to each ear tassle, so we are...

Apple Tastingat the Market

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Oct 25, 2011 - By WFM

Williamsburg Farmers Market 402 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square Saturday, October 29 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Apple Tasting at the Market   Oysters, bison, grass-fed beef, mushrooms, cut flowers, Greek baked goods, artisan...