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Sweet Pumpkins Farm   -   May 17, 2011 - By Donna_4

Well I must say everthing in life has a lesson to be learned. I just recieved my first angry telephone call.  The basket i sent to my customer in Georgia didn't make it there with good produce. Everthing spoiled on her and now they want to...

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

Cookus Interruptus   -   May 17, 2011 - By Cynthia

(heat, fat, smoke, cool) Gentlemen, turn on your fans.  Everything you've been taught about smoking fat needs to go right out the window.  Steve powers through the step-by-step on this baby. You'll never wonder how to do this again. To...

Hunny Bunny to the Rescue

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   May 17, 2011 - By Emily

When raising livestock, there is nothing more important than having animals with a strong instinct to care for their young.  A new mother who refuses to let her baby nurse is frustrating and angering, especially when you end up having to bottle feed poor...

Open House: Snappin' Asparagus and Strawberry ...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 17, 2011 - By Sonya

This weekend is typical of summer for us:  really burning the candle at both ends!  First, the West Chester Farmers Market near Cincinnati, Ohio opens. That market always opens with a bang - loads of vendors even though it's still pretty early...

Gardening Exhibits, Live Music and Chef Demonstrat...

Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   May 17, 2011 - By WFM

Saturday, May 21, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. May is peak season for strawberries, peonies, soft shell crabs, and all spring produce at the Williamsburg Farmers Market .  Master Gardeners and WCAN will have exhibits. Williamsburg Christian Academy...

IL folks - Please voice support for SB840 - Cottag...

IICFA   -   May 17, 2011 - By GrannySue

The Human Services Committee in the House is discussing SB840 this Wednesday - May 18 at 9 am. If they recommend it to pass, it will go for a second floor reading, and possibly the third and the floor vote. Remember, our regular session...

17 Mai, Norway's Independents Day.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   May 17, 2011 - By Marte Holen

Well, it is not the 17th, but in Norge it is. I long home every year for this Day. Some day I will take my family and go home for this Day. Lambing and kidding is winding down, not great results, so we are finding new bucks for next year.  But lots of...

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is now open on T...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 16, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

It's an exciting week at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! And, you ask why? Because... We've got strawberries! ~*~ and ~*~ The Tuesday market is now open for the 2011 season! Yup, that's right...the Tuesday...

Week 20 Availability (May 15, 2011)

Renaissance Farm   -   May 16, 2011 - By Linda_2

Hi We are in for a rainy week and we love it!! No outdoor watering, the pollen is being kept at bay and we won't be cooking in the sun.   YIPPEE :) For those of you planting a garden, we have a beautiful selection of early crops ready to go in the...

A Fabulous Boot Camp Class!

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 16, 2011 - By Sonya

Just recovering from a very energetic group of Boot Camp canners yesterday!  What great questions, theories, and suggestions they had! We began the class with lecture on mold, botulism, etc., and the importance of actually processing canned food. ...